Find a therapist in Redwood City, CA — covered by insurance

Start by identifying your goals for therapy and the type of support you're looking for — whether that's help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, or something else. On Headway, you can browse providers by specialty, insurance, availability, and session format (in-person or virtual). Each provider's profile includes details about their background, approach, and areas of focus so you can find someone who fits your needs. Many providers also offer a free phone consultation so you can see if it's a good match before committing. Every provider listed on Headway is licensed and accepting new patients.

Therapy costs in the Bay Area vary based on your insurance plan, provider, and session type. Using in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs, and many patients on Headway pay as low as $0 per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details and see an estimated session cost before you book — so you know what to expect upfront.

Most insurance plans include coverage for mental health care. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Blue Cross and Blue Shield (in select states), and all Optum affiliates. To confirm coverage in your area, enter your insurance plan details on Headway and we'll verify your benefits and show you providers who accept your plan.

Yes. Many therapists on Headway offer virtual visits, and most insurance plans cover them. Virtual sessions let you meet with a licensed provider from home on a schedule that works for you. When you browse providers on Headway, you can see which ones offer virtual sessions and confirm that your plan covers them.

Look for a licensed provider whose specialties align with your concerns and whose approach feels like a good fit. Consider practical factors too — such as whether you prefer in-person or virtual sessions, their availability, and whether they accept your insurance. Reading a provider's full bio on Headway can give you a sense of their style and personality. A free phone consultation is another way to gauge fit before booking your first session.

Headway's network in Redwood City includes providers trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, and more. You can also find psychiatrists and nurse practitioners who provide medication management. On Headway, each provider's profile describes their training and approach so you can find care that matches what you're looking for.