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Top therapists in Pleasanton, CA accepting new patients

Therapy in Pleasanton with Headway means access to providers experienced in anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. Whether you're in Castlemont, Vintage Hills, or elsewhere, sessions are flexible and often covered by insurance to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Taunya Black

Taunya Black

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My work is rooted in the belief that mental health is a liberatory process. We do not grow in isolation—familial, cultural, societal, generational, and ancestral imprints all shape who we are.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Angela White Esau

Angela White Esau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Santa Clara, CA


“I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rachel Connett

Rachel Connett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Jose, CA


“Rachel's passion is to meet each client where they are in their life struggles, including self-esteem, relationships, and work, and guide them through the process of self-actualization to achieve independence so that they can return to full...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ayla Lorraine

Ayla Lorraine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I believe building an authentic human relationship rooted in non-judgement, caring attention, and respect for your unique goals is the key to effective therapy.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Annie Lesny

Annie Lesny

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pleasant Hill, CA


“I integrate Somatic, Inner Parts Work, and Expressive Arts modalities to support safety, awareness, emotional processing, and nervous system regulation.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jess Piasecki

Jess Piasecki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I offer a space where you don't have to filter or perform—where we can slow things down and make sense of what's coming up for you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Karen Mccrary

Karen Mccrary

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Tracy, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT 123208. I worked as a teacher and decided to go back to school and continue my education, to enable me to work with families, couples and individuals in a therapeutic setting. My focus is family, marriage and couples counseling. I have experience working with families that have unconventional lifestyles. In addition, I have experience working with couples, teens, groups and children. I have worked with the school district as a mental health counselor, as well as conducted group therapy in all settings. I am trained in Gottman Method for Couples and Bariatric Assessment certified.

•Couples Counseling •Specialization in Gottman Method and Sex Therapy. Individual Adult, Tween & Teen Counseling •Anger Management, ADHD, ADD. Certified Bariatric Assessments. Supervision for Interns. Family Therapy, and court appointed therapist for Reunification Therapy.

I believe that each individual has a purpose and that sometimes we need assistance in finding our purpose. Let me help you find your own purpose or regain focus on your life's path to feeling satisfied in the life you are living. I am available via online or in person and licensed in California and Arizona.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My mission is to help people to be more themselves by challenging their limitations and empower them.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Miriam Eisenstat

Miriam Eisenstat

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I believe people have an innate capacity to heal and reclaim pleasure, connection and power in their lives.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Dr. Sara Mitchell

Dr. Sara Mitchell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • 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
Dr. Kelsey Shogren

Dr. Kelsey Shogren

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, warm, and authentic. As a CBT therapist, I will work with you to develop practical strategies that fit your needs.”
Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, Women's issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina LaFarre

Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Studio City, CA


“My goal is to create a supportive space where patients feel comfortable talking openly and getting help that feels realistic for their everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nancy Jackson Carlson

Nancy Jackson Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I love the trust, safety, openness and caring that take place on their own in a psychotherapy relationship that is working.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Naomi Schiesel

Naomi Schiesel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“My approach to therapy is grounded in relationally-oriented psychoanalytic practice and influenced by elements from Buddhist psychology and mindfulness...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Berger

Sandra Berger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“My approach is depth-oriented, using a systemic lens to help clients work toward meaningful life goals while strengthening their capacity for connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Michelle Ladringan

Michelle Ladringan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Benicia, CA


“I believe that mental health is influenced by the connection between our mind, body, relationships, culture, and life experiences.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephen Gundlach

Stephen Gundlach

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


Are you a part of a community, in a relationship, a family, or a line of work that used to feel supportive but now feels costly? Do you feel like you are performing, on guard, or run down as a result? Do you feel unable to change because the stakes are so high? I understand and walk the complicated terrain of change with my clients. Many are men, gay men, and LGBTQ+ people seeking support in affirming their identity, navigating relationships, family systems, or religious environments, and those navigating career, family, and mid life, and cult survivors.

As a former minister turned psychotherapist I've walked through change myself. My practice is grounded in psychological and clinical insight. For some on a spiritual path this enhances therapy. Some are desiring to process religious trauma or limiting aspects of their religious or spiritual background with someone who can understand these environments.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Angela Njoroge

Angela Njoroge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Tracy, CA


Hi, I’m Angela Njoroge, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and therapist. I offer a down-to-earth, supportive space to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work with kids, teens, and adults on things like anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, narsassistic abuse treatment, and life stress. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—whether we’re working through tough emotions or finding the right medication support, we’ll do it together.

My approach to mental health is holistic and integrative. I incorporate various techniques such as talk therapy, mindfulness, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and when appropriate, medication management, all tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Our work together will be collaborative, with a treatment plan that honors your individual journey and empowers you to take control of your mental wellness.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rashmi Nayak

Rashmi Nayak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Campbell, CA


“I work at a pace that feels safe for you, not rushed toward insight before your nervous system is ready for it.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Joy Nnebe

Joy Nnebe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Manteca, CA


Hi, and welcome! I am Joy Nnebe, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am thrilled you’re considering working with me.

I have 8 years of experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, and I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, and more, using approaches like CBT therapy and trauma-informed care. I aim to provide simple, non-judgemental, supportive, and personalized care to help you feel understood and empowered on your mental health journey.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kimberly Burton

Kimberly Burton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stockton, CA


“Through self-realization and freedom, I help clients to live their lives to their fullest potential.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ifeanyi Jimmy

Ifeanyi Jimmy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Manteca, CA


“My style is welcoming, real, and easy to connect with—I focus on building trust while helping clients feel heard and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna O'Connor

Anna O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Albany, CA


“We'll explore ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture, and what this means about how you show up in the world.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicole Duncan

Nicole Duncan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Corte Madera, CA


“My warm, collaborative approach creates an atmosphere where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jolene Coe

Jolene Coe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Capitola, CA


“I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and work from a parts-based lens to help you understand and relate differently to these internal patterns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mindy Leake

Mindy Leake

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Novato, CA


Hello, I'm Mindy. I'm a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16 years of clinical experience. My path has included military service, community health work in rural Morocco, and care across many settings, from intensive care to hospice. These experiences shape how I show up: with warmth, curiosity, cultural humility, and respect for everyone's story. I treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

That means taking time to dig into your history, what has worked, what has not, and what you actually want from your care. Whether that is medication, therapy, or both, we figure it out together.

I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life transitions including loss, chronic illness, major life changes, and times when you just cannot name what is wrong yet.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Suzanne Pugliese

Suzanne Pugliese

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakdale, CA


We all have moments in our lives when we may feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or simply in need of extra support in reaching a balanced life. I am here to work with you on overcoming some of life’s biggest challenges. My experience has been with a focus on improving your overall quality of life. Collaboratively, I work with my clients to help them heal from the effects of trauma, work through grief and loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety, parenting struggles or relationship issues. I also have experience in helping parents and children who are managing early childhood development or ADHD concerns.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
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
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
Tarah Al-Haise

Tarah Al-Haise

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I orient sessions around your strengths and finding solutions, rather than focusing exclusively on problems.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dora Isabel Ramirez

Dora Isabel Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have spent the past eight years walking alongside individuals as they navigate some of life’s most difficult chapters. I have had the honor of supporting survivors of trauma and abuse, individuals living with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, victims of crime, and those carrying the unique challenges of immigration-related stress.

I believe every person has a story that deserves to be heard with compassion and without judgment. My role is not to tell you who to become, but to help you reconnect with the strength, resilience, and wisdom that already exist within you. Together, we create a space where healing can unfold, wounds can be understood, and hope can begin to take root again.

Whether you are carrying the weight of past experiences, feeling overwhelmed by the present, or searching for a path forward, you do not have to walk that journey alone.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Caldwell

Heather Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help individuals navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-critical thoughts, and the feeling of being stuck or disconnected from what matters most.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephen Papaleo

Dr. Stephen Papaleo

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I have been in practice for 40+ years and hold both Masters and Doctorate degrees in the Clinical Practice of psychotherapy and assessment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amber Gambel

Amber Gambel

Therapist

Virtual • Arroyo Grande, CA


“My approach to therapy is deeply relational, grounded in the belief that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful and lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Reyes

Ashley Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want my clients to leave therapy feeling empowered, understood, and equipped with the tools to navigate life's challenges.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Malvaez

Rachel Malvaez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a respectful and open-hearted approach to my work, and I believe that each person is the expert of their own life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Arpi Isayan

Arpi Isayan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults who look "high-functioning" on the outside but feel overwhelmed on the inside—often dealing with anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts/OCD, ADHD, and self-esteem or body image concerns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Michelle Jensen

Michelle Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • Hughson, CA


“I use CBT, Person Centered, Support therapy, solutions focused therapy, EMDR, mindfulness and meditation and talk therapy as my main therapy modalities.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Arch Jungers

Arch Jungers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“That experience means I've seen the full spectrum of what people carry, and I have never once stopped believing that together, we can solve any problem.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Natalie Zendejas

Natalie Zendejas

Therapist

Virtual • Murrieta, CA


“I'm not here quickly diagnose you, but rather spend time getting to know factors that contributed in the development of you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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