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Top therapists in Petaluma, CA accepting new patients

Seeking therapy in Petaluma? Headway offers 8,135 licensed providers across the city—from Central Petaluma to Penngrove and surrounding neighborhoods—providing accessible mental health support. Our providers offer both talk therapy and medication management with flexible appointment options and insurance integration.

Diane Aguilar

Diane Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Walnut Creek, CA


I aim to empower you to be the expert about your child, while serving as a collaborative advocate throughout the treatment process to ensure quality of care and services. I provide a playful, creative, and supportive environment for youngsters of all ages. My goal is to ensure they feel heard, understood, and safe because the best foundation to progress in therapy is to maintain a comfortable and trusting relationship that helps them look forward to each session! With over 10 years of experience in child and adolescent therapy (ages 0-17), I help youth navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and neurodevelopmental challenges.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brianna Webb Almanza

Brianna Webb Almanza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alamo, CA


“My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in reverence for you and the power of your story. We'll utilize curiosity, practical suggestions, and fearless self-awareness to build self-attunement and tangible change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Huston

Robert Huston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Davis, CA


“Throughout the years, I have greatly benefited from my own therapy. I want to offer the same support and understanding that I received.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sara Mitchell

Dr. Sara Mitchell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Belmont, CA


“Sara believes that when children, youth and young adults receive support from caring, compassionate, and safe adults, they can find a language to express their story and challenges.”
Anxiety, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jennifer Rodriguez

Jennifer Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood, challenged, and supported without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leigh Johnson

Leigh Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


You may be seeking support in moving toward a more preferred version of yourself, your life, and your relationships. You may be questioning important facets of your identity, or wondering how to locate and uproot the seeds of painful and complicated emotions. Perhaps you are curious about navigating a different type of relational structure with your loved ones, or you may be feeling stuck with a particular challenge in the way you connect to others. My role as a therapist is to provide support and facilitate insight that will allow you to work toward your personal goals.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
James Smith

James Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“My goal is to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and sexual orientations.”
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Angelus Dupree

Angelus Dupree

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of CRiY Therapeutic Services: Cultivating Resilience in You. I specialize in helping individuals navigate stress, trauma, grief, and emotional challenges using varying approaches that build resilience and leads to lasting change as you journey to renew your mind. I provide support to individuals 13 yrs and up, couples, and families. I also provide support to individuals living with chronic pain including sickle cell anemia, long term disease, and individuals struggling with varying life challenges.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heidi Mendez

Heidi Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy can be a powerful space for healing, growth, and meaningful change—especially when we have the opportunity to process painful experiences and losses in a safe and supportive environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Czegledi Gutierrez

Michelle Czegledi Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy, in my view, is a process of helping you come back into relationship with yourself—your physical sensations, emotional truth, and inner sense of direction.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Dorsey

Linda Dorsey

Therapist

Virtual • Culver City, CA


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative and supportive process tailored to each person's unique needs.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Vivienne Ayomanor

Vivienne Ayomanor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Through compassion, collaboration, and a holistic approach, I am committed to guiding my clients on a path to stable mental health and recovery from addiction.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Monica Brown-Hall

Monica Brown-Hall

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is from a listener and strengths perspective, meeting clients where they are, validating, providing resources, support, and a person-centered approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Daniel Egharevba

Daniel Egharevba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take time to understand your symptoms, history, and strengths so we can build a treatment plan that supports long‐term stability and meaningful progress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christiana Weidanz

Christiana Weidanz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With 15 years of experience supporting individuals through varied life struggles including mental illness, substance use, housing insecurity, abuse, grief, work stress, problems in relationships and anxiety.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katerina Sorrell

Katerina Sorrell

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Hills, CA


“In your first session with me, you can expect a warm, supportive space where we'll get to know each other...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esperanza Lopez

Esperanza Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy helping my clients feel empowered and regain ownership of their lives and feel confident to make autonomous decisions in their own journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Athena Chien

Athena Chien

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and collaborative drawing on family systems, CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic and attachment theory, and narrative theory.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sara Sanchez

Sara Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have nearly two decades of clinical experience providing care to individuals during life's most challenging times.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taeko Bufford

Taeko Bufford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Solution-Focused Therapy in my treatment...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Vanessa Ortiz

Vanessa Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Ana, CA


“I am a compassionate and client-centered therapist dedicated to providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals can feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stella Kim

Dr. Stella Kim

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“It is my passion to help people move from an anxious, depressed or troubled state to one that has hope and acceptance.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Wendy Colocho

Wendy Colocho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I am dedicated to providing compassionate, nonjudgmental, and evidence-based mental health care. I specialize in treating individuals living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders through a seamless blend of psychotherapy and comprehensive medication management.

I earned my master’s degree with honors from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. I bring 11 years of evidence-based clinical experience, including 8 years with the California Department of Corrections and 5 years in inpatient SUD care as an RN. For the past 3 years as a practitioner, I have specialized in virtually treating psychiatric crises, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, dual-diagnosis, and depression.

In my practice, I combine integrative and holistic modalities to deliver transparent, patient-centered care. I am deeply committed to honoring each client's unique identity, values, and cultural beliefs, partnering with you to advocate for your well-being and support your journey toward lasting recovery.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Adame

Elizabeth Adame

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a bilingual therapist I enjoy learning about the different walks of life and working through the feelings that surface.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Belen Cornejo

Belen Cornejo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is not just about talking—it's about growth, healing, and learning new skills that can be applied to your everyday life.”
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
John Betancourt

John Betancourt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm compassionate and honest, and along with your desire for change, i can reflect a mirror at you from a different perspective to adjust your trajectory.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anastasia Grace

Anastasia Grace

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy is not just about healing what hurts, but about expanding your capacity for connection, clarity, and a more meaningful life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
David Rubin

David Rubin

Therapist

Virtual • California


Seeking support is a courageous step. As an LMFT, I am dedicated to guiding individuals through challenging experiences including: trauma, grief/loss, academic stress, bullying, and supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorder).

I have worked as a mental health therapist at schools for students with emotional disturbance, grief issues & trauma from kindergarten-12th grade. My therapeutic orientation includes Psychodynamic, Solution-Focussed & Trauma-Focused CBT.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Future Ogbebor

Future Ogbebor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree from the University of Massachusetts Global. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in multiple settings facing various complex mental health issues, including OCD, depression, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maximiliano Cabellos

Maximiliano Cabellos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


Hi

My name is Maximiliano Cabellos, LMFT


I am here to support you in addressing your needs and help you discover an appropriate and healthy approach. My goal is to assist you in getting to the root of challenges and overcoming them to live a more fulfilled life.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia McMullen Kharkar

Julia McMullen Kharkar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a warm, gentle, and non-judgmental approach to create a sense of safety and build trust as we get to know each other.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Virginia Ballantyne

Virginia Ballantyne

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I practice from a strengths-based, client-centered approach that focuses on empowering each person to access their inner wisdom and move toward mental wellness.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Balke

Michelle Balke

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I conduct a thorough intake at the first appointment and also provide tips, techniques, and resources to support the client in feeling better...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Nancy Chuks-Orji

Dr. Nancy Chuks-Orji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Mental health is deeply personal, and I believe in providing compassionate, individualized care that considers not just symptoms, but the whole person.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cyndi Gallego, Lcsw-S

Cyndi Gallego, Lcsw-S

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) Cyndi obtained with a Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2012. (Fight on!) I've been a practicing as a psychotherapist for over ten years, and specializes in working with BIPOC (Black,Indigenous, People of Color). I aim to create spaces inclusive of all cultures, races, genders, ages, and sexual orientations. I.m trained in EMDR, and draw on CBT and mindfulness to support real healing.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abdel Tayyem

Abdel Tayyem

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


Hi, I’m Abdel! With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. As a bilingual speaker in English and Arabic, I specialize in creating an inclusive environment where patients from all backgrounds feel truly heard and respected. My goal is to empower you through open communication and evidence-based treatment to help you achieve lasting wellness.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephanie Thompson

Dr. Stephanie Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a warm and compassionate provider who utilizes components of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure therapy, and others to help you identify the unconscious beliefs you hold that are...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebekah Williams

Rebekah Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer clients over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jazmin Perez

Jazmin Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer warm and nonjudgmental therapy so you can get the help you need to feel better and in control.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cynthia Fullwood-fleck

Cynthia Fullwood-fleck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey—one where you show up as your authentic self and know that you'll be supported every step of the way.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Petaluma

Finding the right therapist in Petaluma starts with getting clear on what kind of support you're looking for. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or something else, choosing a licensed provider who specializes in your specific concerns can make a meaningful difference. Common license types include LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, and PsyD — and on Headway, you can read each provider's bio to learn about their approach, specialties, and experience before you book.

Petaluma is a smaller market, so it can help to expand your search to include virtual sessions or providers in nearby communities like Cotati, Rohnert Park, and Novato. Virtual therapy can make care more accessible by giving you access to a broader range of providers who fit your schedule and preferences, and coverage may be available depending on your plan.

Therapy in the Sonoma County area can be expensive without insurance — but affordable options exist when you use in-network coverage. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist who is both the right clinical fit and covered by your plan.

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