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Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Palo Alto, CA

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Top anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto residents struggling with mood concerns can access compassionate mental healthcare through Headway's network. Our providers specialize in stress management, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation training to help you regain emotional balance and hope.

Blesilda "Blessy" Toohey

Blesilda "Blessy" Toohey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in a holistic approach to mental health care, integrating psychoeducation, counseling, medication management, and lifestyle modifications to promote overall well-being.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laurel Mullally

Laurel Mullally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a Nurse Practitioner, I believe healthcare should be a partnership, not a prescription. My approach combines advanced clinical skills with a deep commitment to patient advocacy, ensuring every individual has the tools and confidence to take charge of their health. I specialize in creating personalized treatment plans that honor the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Whether I’m diagnosing, prescribing, or simply listening, my mission is to make every patient feel seen, heard, and cared for. I strive to turn sessions into moments of trust, learning, and hope."

I am board certified in Family Practice as well as Psychiatry and have been in practice for 25 year. I work with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, bipolar disorder, as well as address physical symptoms or issues that may affect mental health. I hold a Doctorate degree in education and Master Degrees in Advance Practice Nursing and education.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Herrera

Michael Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am warm, friendly, and passionate about my work. I am creative in techniques and I use humor to facilitate the exploration of concerns.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hanna Chung

Hanna Chung

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Before problem-solving, I focus on attuning with you and building a positive, trustworthy relationship to ensure a safe and warm environment where you can reach your desired goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Gichau

Janet Gichau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


“My open-minded strategic approach and accepting individualism help me let the patient guide in discussing their personal health struggles.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Trujillo

Elizabeth Trujillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients reconnect with their bodies, their inner child, and their intuition so they can feel present, empowered, and proud of who they're becoming.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amy Montague

Amy Montague

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I have been practicing for 40 + years, in the Southbay, Torrance area. I am a psychologist with a Ph.D. I specialize with young children, adolescence. I also work with couples, families and am practized in depression, anxiety, psychosis, and divorce. I utalize cognitive/behavioral and psychdynamic therapies. I match my approach to the personality and needs of thebpatient.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Darren Blatt

Darren Blatt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is relationship driven and person-centered, which means I don't try to fit you into the way I "do" therapy; rather, I meet each person...”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Roxy Mandisen

Roxy Mandisen

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome. I'm Roxy, dedicated to helping you find what you are looking for in therapy. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can heal and grow.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Makeda Goodnight

Makeda Goodnight

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fullerton, CA


“Through the work we do together, we will create obtainable goals supporting your mental health, clarity and wellness.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexander Valenzuela

Alexander Valenzuela

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Alexander Valenzuela PMHNP. I specialize in psychiatric medication management and cognitive behavioral talk therapy. If you're struggling with your mental health and realize you want help, you don't have to do it alone. I am looking forward to starting the journey with you to help achieve your best self.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erica Carranza

Erica Carranza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sheryl Diane Snow

Sheryl Diane Snow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a warm, caring, and intuitive therapist who creates a safe space for clients to feel heard and supported.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Cooper

Angela Cooper

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I truly prioritize open and compassionate communication, ensuring that you feel comfortable and supported every step of the way on your journey to better mental health.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Clay Crosby

Clay Crosby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I seek to provide clients a safe, non-judgmental place to express and explore their challenges, and help them to rediscover their talents, strengths and resources.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roxana Hernandez

Roxana Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will be genuine, authentic and focus on building a trusting relationship that will allow us to work on your goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Manoj Kumar Sharma

Manoj Kumar Sharma

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Maria, CA


I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara, California. My practice blends both psychological approach as well as eastern wisdom. With a diverse background of professional and life experiences, I bring empathy, warmth, and a solution-focused mindset to my clients. My goal is to help clients alleviate suffering, boost their productivitiy, and enhance well-being.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Neydi Tovar

Neydi Tovar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Asking for help can feel harder when you've spent most of your life being the one who holds things together. I'm Neydi, a bilingual English and Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I work with individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and substance use. These challenges rarely arrive alone and almost always connect back to our relationships, our families, and the communities we come from. Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and genuinely invested.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Brinda

Erika Brinda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I try to ensure that each of my clients leave every session feeling heard, understood and respected.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you don't have to figure it out alone.

I help adults work through anxiety, ADHD, depression, and the stress of big life transitions so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.

I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over a decade of clinical experience, and I bring a calm, grounded presence to the work.

My background spans trauma-informed care, support for college students building self-advocacy and success strategies (especially those with learning differences), and extensive work with the military community — including wounded warriors and their families.

Whether you're navigating a career or life change, managing attention or focus challenges, working through anxiety or depression, or facing relationship stress, I offer a safe, collaborative space where real growth is possible.

Clients often describe me as warm, real, non-judgmental, and direct in a supportive way. I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcome people from all backgrounds with a spirit of inclusion and care.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sofia Villalobos

Sofia Villalobos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you reconnect with the vibrant, positive parts of yourself that may have been dimmed by life's challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lizette Sayo

Lizette Sayo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized care rooted in my extensive experience as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Viet Nguyen

Viet Nguyen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I aim to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe mental health care should be collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with real-life understanding whether that includes therapy, lifestyle changes, or medication management when appropriate. I value honesty, cultural awareness, and meeting you where you are. My goal is to help you feel more stable, confident, and in control of your mental health not just during appointments, but in your everyday life.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Vazquez

Maria Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Maria, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twelve years of experience working with families, children, and adults. My work has focused on breaking generational cycles of trauma and navigating challenging life transitions. In my work I have supported individuals and families through growing up, raising their children, and bringing healing and harmony into the home. I am deeply passionate about helping others on their journeys toward personal growth and a better quality of life and consider it a gift to be an agent of change.

In addition to my clinical work, I am also a working mother of a college student and clinically supervise and train other clinicians. This experience gives me a unique perspective and understanding on navigating life transitions and balancing multiple roles.

My approach is warm, affirmative, and solution-oriented – with some humor mixed in. While it can feel intimidating to take that first step, if you are ready, I can guide you in finding areas of strength while also challenging areas for growth in a compassionate way. Together we can work toward healing in a safe environment and create positive change to improve your quality of life.

Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Faiza Sheikh-Mian

Faiza Sheikh-Mian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am here to support you in building self-awareness + learning tools to help you overcome the challenges you are facing so you can thrive.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Eating disorders
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leona Esmaeily-Aimua

Leona Esmaeily-Aimua

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is to make therapy a safe and supportive space where you can finally speak freely, feel heard, and begin to heal.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Nelson

Steven Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful change is possible through a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based therapeutic approach.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lilia Stefanowa

Lilia Stefanowa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“My experience working in critical care has given me the privilege of supporting individuals through some of their most challenging moments, which shaped my compassionate, patient-centered approach.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katie Skouse

Katie Skouse

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Solana Beach, CA


“My approach is warm, humanistic, and attachment-based. Together, we will use your emotional system as a compass to navigate modern struggles, break old patterns, and understand your story deeply without blame or shame.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tareen Mekany

Tareen Mekany

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a licensed therapist in California with 7 years of professional experience, supporting clients through life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

Whether you’re navigating change, building confidence, or seeking support, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and strength. Taking the first step can be hard, and I’m proud of you for starting.

Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paul Kalkin

Paul Kalkin

Therapist

Virtual • California


I was always drawn to people who went unseen or unheard. Others told me I had a calm voice and that they could tell me anything. That led to a lifelong study of how people free themselves from their own patterns, later deepened by psychoanalysis and professional work in eating disorders, addiction treatment, and managed care settings like Kaiser.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Julie Crist

Julie Crist

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy from a trauma informed, client centered sense, focused on empathy, compassion and safety to create long term, effective change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Desiree Hughes

Desiree Hughes

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am a clinical psychologist with specialized training in trauma and relational modalities. We may be a good fit if you: • Value insight and depth. • Are curious about yourself and want to understand the "why". • Intuitively know that lasting change requires real work—and are ready for it. Reach out to me for a free 15 min. consultation today.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sheryl Doering

Sheryl Doering

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively and creatively with you to come up with an approach that works best for you. I offer a variety of approaches such as mindfulness, compassion focused approach, DBT, IFS and even art therapy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marina Skegin-Sipes

Marina Skegin-Sipes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am bilingual. My cultural background is Russian, which allows me to be culturally sensitive to others whom have come from other countries.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Mi Han

Dr. Mi Han

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fullerton, CA


“I strive to create a safe, supportive apace where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable throughout your care.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Savannah Curdo

Savannah Curdo

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I am excited to meet you and start the wild adventure that therapy can be. I have experience working with people of many ages from shy teenagers, to spicy adults in their 70s. I have worked with individuals, as well as couples and families. The majority of my experience was learned at a trauma recovery center. I gained skills for addressing PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, as well as exploring concepts of self, identifying other forms of trauma such as religious trauma, shame, and recognizing ways for experiencing empowerment. As a bi-sexual therapist who has lived overseas, was raised in a conservative religious house hold, I believe that I have a unique way of sitting with people in the complexities of cultural differences, trauma, faith, spirituality and sexuality.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Fry

Sara Fry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with children and families of children with special needs, and nuerodivergent individuals...”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I don't believe in the "bad seed". I think all people can thrive when the systems around them are thriving.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth LaCaze

Elizabeth LaCaze

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I combine my education, training, life experiences, and understanding of our shared human condition to help you sort out the situations in your life and tap your deep wisdom in responding to them.”
Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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