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Top therapists in San Diego, CA accepting new patients

Seeking therapy in San Diego? Access 8,030 providers across neighborhoods including Mission Hills, Ocean Beach, and Hillcrest. Headway supports talk therapy and medication management with sessions available as soon as next day, often covered by insurance.

Patricia Gutierrez

Patricia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice centers on trauma and PTSD, identity and gender affirming care, and the lived experiences of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Kelli Colbert

Dr. Kelli Colbert

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I'm a psychologist with 35 plus years in the field—25 of those specifically dedicated to helping adolescents and adults navigate the wild ride of life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lillian Matthews

Lillian Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello! I work with adult clients, ages 18-64 years old, who have medication management needs for their mental health conditions. Clients should have appropriate acuity in the mild-to-moderate range for telehealth care. Certain conditions or symptom severity levels may need a more intensive care setting than telehealth. Same week appointments available.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kym Andrews-Cardoza

Kym Andrews-Cardoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re already carrying a lot. My goal is to offer a space where you can take a breath, feel understood, and not have to explain or justify what you’re going through. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals and couples navigating stress, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and just life in general. Many of the people I work with are caring, capable, and thoughtful—yet sometimes feel misunderstood and drained by all of their responsibilities, oftentimes putting their own needs last. I can help guide you as you sort things out and move towards finding more peace and joy in your life.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolee Burgess

Carolee Burgess

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that effective mental health treatment begins with understanding the whole person not just symptoms or diagnoses.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tara Beach

Tara Beach

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will always be me and believe that this helps people feel safe when building a connection with me, a human being rather than a blank slate expert.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lynn Ervin

Lynn Ervin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Together, we will gently and compassionately explore and identify the barriers that stand between you and your vision of a healthy fulfilling life while learning to mobilize your existing strengths to overcome these barriers.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Bendon

Sarah Bendon

Therapist

Virtual • Murrieta, CA


“I'm passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and talking about what's really going on in their lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Lopez

Elizabeth Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am committed to providing compassionate, client-centered therapy that is responsive and sensitive to each individual's unique needs, values, and lived experiences.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cameron Lewis

Cameron Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help individuals and couples heal and move forward and learn skills to feel more confident, connected, and emotionally secure.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Matthew Laughlin

Matthew Laughlin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring that lived experience, along with clinical training, to help others navigate their own paths toward healing and resilience.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Jacobs

Heather Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is to assist you in strengthening your own abilities, increasing your self awareness, and all the while learn to cope with every day stressors that inevitably pop up.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Robin Balchen

Robin Balchen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in supporting people through grief, loss, and life transitions, and I use evidenced based methods within a holistic, transpersonal framework to guid healing and growth.”
Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Erika Schreiber Samji

Erika Schreiber Samji

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where clients can feel heard and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Meagan Fitzgerald

Meagan Fitzgerald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The Creative Arts and EMDR Therapy have the ability to assist us in looking at our pain and transforming it into our most profound awareness and insights about ourselves and the world.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Stockton

Natalie Stockton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My primary goal is to support and empower clients to make meaningful, positive changes—by meeting them where they are with empathy, compassion, and encouragement.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Natalie Valdepena

Natalie Valdepena

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am experienced in working with all age groups and have focused on supporting those who experience depression, anxiety, trauma.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Peau

Jennifer Peau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“My approach centers on genuine empathy and active listening. I believe in partnering with my clients to create a nurturing atmosphere where you can feel safe to share your story...”
Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Judith Cowan

Judith Cowan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that transformation is always possible, and I am honored to accompany others as they rediscover purpose, resilience, and hope in the second half of life.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Cline

Ashley Cline

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in perinatal mental health and years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions.”
Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jocelyn Lopez

Jocelyn Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked with severely emotionally distressed individuals/families that have been in the foster system.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Beth Fox

Beth Fox

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am easy to talk to, interactive, respectfully direct, and mindful of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and sexual orientations.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Arlyn Mendoza

Arlyn Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


Welcome, I am Arlyn Mendoza. I am a Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders, I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, domestic violence or emotional abuse. I have completed the Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Polyvagal theory, EMDR, Griefs and Loss, and DBT for eating disorders trainings. As a therapist I worked with in both county and private practice community. My experience includes working with individuals, group, passionate about family therapy, and couples.

Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tali Maouda

Tali Maouda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you process your experiences so you can recognize and overcome the obstacles standing in the way of you living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Anvari

Brittany Anvari

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe healing begins with meaningful connection. My work with cancer patients and their families has deeply shaped my understanding of pain, loss, resilience, and the complexities that relationships face during times of crisis. I support adults of all ages in navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, and relationship concerns, offering both compassionate guidance and practical, effective tools for growth and healing.

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Franklin Smith

Franklin Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through my empathic and empowering approach, my goal is for clients to develop the capacity to tolerate the expression of painful feelings...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carol Casal

Carol Casal

Therapist

Virtual • Desert Hot Springs, CA


I HAVE 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN MENTAL HEALTH. I HAVE TRAVELED THE WORLD STUDYING CULTURES AND RELIGIONS AND HAVE A LIFETIME OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCES THAT GIVES ME A CLEAR INSIGHT INTO WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU 24/7 AND I ACTUALLY CARE. I AM INTERESTED IN YOU AS A WHOLE PERSON AND NOT JUST A CURRENT PROBLEM, MY GOAL IS TO GET YOU FEELING BETTER QUICKLY AND ENRICHING YOUR LIFE FOR A FUTURE FILLED WITH POTENTIAL AND JOY.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sonya George

Sonya George

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“I provide person-centered, trauma-informed therapy for adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Desiree Bickham

Desiree Bickham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion is showing my clients how to believe in themselves while engaging their heart and mind to trust this therapy journey.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Lizeth Moreno

Dr. Lizeth Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Dr. Lizeth Moreno. I am a first-generation Salvadoran Latina who provides therapy for individuals seeking personal growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of themselves across various stages of life. My work focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, respected, and emotionally safe. I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult, and I strive to provide a space where you can explore your experiences, develop insight, and work toward meaningful change. My goal is to help clients build greater self-awareness and strengthen coping strategies.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaiya Wright

Kaiya Wright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a supportive space where you can set down that weight, build confidence, and feel more hopeful about the future.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nichole-Danielle Visnick

Nichole-Danielle Visnick

Therapist

Virtual • California


I love helping people heal through insight, humor, and giving them a place to feel heard. Everyone needs help sometimes, and having a a guide with abilities directed towards healing mental and emotional wounds means you will walk away with tools to last a lifetime. I am always learning new skills to aid more people. We will get through this together!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roubina Centeno

Roubina Centeno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am certified and specialize in maternal mental wellness and work primarily with women experiencing life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Bergreen Brown

Brandy Bergreen Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have an eclectic style, work from a psychodynamic, and strengths-based approach to empower Clients to utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to cope.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jose Andalon

Jose Andalon

Therapist

Virtual • Modesto, CA


“I do my best to create a warm and welcoming environment in order for clients to feel empower to make the necessary changes to reach their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Cardwell-Henry

Megan Cardwell-Henry

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! My name is Megan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with clients as young as 4 years old and up. I frequently work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, and relationship problems.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcela Polanco

Marcela Polanco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring with me the experiences of migrating from Colombia to the U.S. 25 years ago, making a home in five different states, and moving fluidly entre my Español de Colombia y Spanglish.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Deneen Asuncion

Deneen Asuncion

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My primary goal is to empower you to cultivate and maintain a healthy sense of emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marie Marzinke

Marie Marzinke

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative and insight-oriented. I help clients understand the underlying patterns of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors while also providing practical tools to create meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
A. Kiami Bibb

A. Kiami Bibb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and gentle care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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Finding the right therapist in San Diego starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider the type of care that fits your situation — whether that's talk therapy for anxiety or depression, couples counseling, or medication management with a psychiatrist. Providers on Headway include licensed therapists (LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and psychologists) and psychiatrists, many with training in approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

San Diego has a large and diverse provider community spread across neighborhoods from Hillcrest and North Park to La Jolla and Chula Vista. Practical factors matter too — think about whether you prefer in-person sessions close to home or the flexibility of virtual appointments. Reading a provider's bio before booking can help you understand their style, specialties, and what a first session might look like.

Therapy in San Diego can be expensive without insurance. Using in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your out-of-pocket costs, and many patients pay as low as $0 per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance information to see estimated session costs before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a provider who is both the right clinical fit and covered by your plan.

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