

Headway accepts UnitedHealthcare in Oceanside, connecting you with providers across neighborhoods like Downtown, Hill Street, and Loma Alta. With 60K+ licensed providers nationwide, find the right fit for your mental health needs at an affordable cost.
Hi, most of my adult life has been spent working with others in the area of mental wellness. It is a passion to help others grow, learn, heal and self actualize. I am a wife, stepmother, mother and owner of 3 fur babies. Horseback riding, surfing, travel and meeting new people energize me as does a day of peace and solitude in nature.
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University at Northridge in 1996, and my Masters in Social Work from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1998.I have been practicing as a mental health therapist since 1998. I earned my Washington state license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in 2003. I met all qualification and was granted a license in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2023.
My name is Joey Ritkes (he/him). I have been working as a mental health therapist for over five years. My practice has primarily been specialized in working with LGBTQ+ youth. However, I have worked with couples, families, emerging adults, and adults from all backgrounds. I am a client-centered therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals.
I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,
Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.
Use left and right arrow keys to switch tabs. Press Shift+Tab to return to the tab list from links in the selected tab.