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Top therapists in Visalia, CA accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Visalia across neighborhoods like Downtown, Parkwood, and Goshen. Headway connects you with 8,281 licensed providers offering flexible in-person or virtual sessions. Access talk therapy and medication management covered by insurance, with many clients saving up to 75% on care.

Dr. Rosie Rincon-Hernandez

Dr. Rosie Rincon-Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I believe healing begins with learning to accept and care for yourself, creating space for a life that feels meaningful, healthy, and aligned with your values.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Helmine Friesen De Bigler

Helmine Friesen De Bigler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“My hope is that in our collaborative setting you will feel a deeper connection to yourself, increase your self-compassion and develop a stronger sense of your own strengths in this process of self-discovery.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Alice Boylan

Mary Alice Boylan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • Visalia, CA


“Clients can expect to feel emotionally healthier and know how to access healthy coping skills to deal with life stressors.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Leonardo Garcia

Leonardo Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“Additionally, for longer-term treatment, utilize sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment modalities tailored to each client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darla Griffith

Darla Griffith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Visalia, CA


When you’re carrying the weight of depression or the constant hum of anxiety, the last thing you need is a clinical lecture. You need a place where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment or the pressure to perform. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the heart of the work. Over my 23 years in practice, I’ve focused on creating a space that is first and foremost human, built on a foundation of genuine connection and trust.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Armstrong

Rebecca Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I work very hard to help you identify relationship and behavior patterns that are maladaptive and teach you healthier patterns of relating and living.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Claudia Gonzales

Claudia Gonzales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Visalia, CA


“My goal for therapy is the emphasis on healing and wholeness with the goal of reuniting families, strengthening couples and empowering individuals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Melissa Chavez

Melissa Chavez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Visalia, CA


“In our first session, I will be getting to know you and setting the boundaries for therapy that allow you to feel safe.”
Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ursula Almeida

Ursula Almeida

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Visalia, CA


“My intension as a therapist is to build a therapeutic alliance and create a space of safety and support while clients' deal with the issues that prompted seeking therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marlene Cantu

Marlene Cantu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Visalia, CA


“My style is compassionate, collaborative, and down-to-earth—I want you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self into the room.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Claudia Martinez Cisneros

Claudia Martinez Cisneros

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Visalia, CA


“Clients can expect to walk away from sessions with a deeper connection to themselves, a sense of being truly seen and heard, and practical tools to navigate life's challenges.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Megan Curtis

Megan Curtis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I am committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Timothy Koford

Timothy Koford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Visalia, CA


“My expertise is in working with individuals and couples who have been impacted by infidelity in relationships.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sandra Marquez-Mesquite

Sandra Marquez-Mesquite

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I have experience working with Individuals, couples, and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities, or life transitions.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Venessa Medina

Venessa Medina

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I believe healing happens in safe, attuned relationships — and therapy can be a space where you are fully seen, heard, and supported as you grow.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Yaneira Yanez

Yaneira Yanez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


“Through a collaborative and empathetic approach, I empower clients to navigate their personal journeys with courage, authenticity, and resilience.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mary Beth Hurlbert

Mary Beth Hurlbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Visalia, CA


Hi, I am Beth, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. Adoption and foster care require a different kind of heart and a specialized set of tools. With three decades of dedicated experience, I help families navigate the nuances of trauma and "blocked trust." My approach is deeply empathetic, rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection. I provide the seasoned perspective you need to understand your child’s needs—and your own—more deeply. You don't have to do this alone.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Georgina Crisanto

Georgina Crisanto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Visalia, CA


“I like to focus on building rapport with my client first and foremost in order to instill safety and trust.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rosie Rodarte

Rosie Rodarte

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Exeter, CA


“I am an open minded, non-judgmental, gently challenging, and honest therapist who assists clients in working through mental health symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Claudia Williams

Claudia Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Hanford, CA


“Claudia works from a place of authenticity; seeing and hearing her clients in ways they've longed to be seen and heard which results in restoration and healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Cervantes

Jessica Cervantes

Therapist

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


“I'm here to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where healing can begin and growth can happen.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Mejia

Natalie Mejia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Kingsburg, CA


Hi, I’m Natalie, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals, couples, children, and families feel more connected, understood, and supported through life’s challenges.

Over the past 10 years working in the mental health field — including 5 years providing therapy — I’ve worked in a variety of settings providing crisis services, trauma-focused support, and ongoing therapy for individuals and families with diverse needs. These experiences have strengthened my belief that healing happens best in spaces where people feel emotionally safe, genuinely seen, and never judged.

I work with clients navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, emotional disconnection, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, and family or parenting challenges. In couples work, I help partners better understand the patterns and cycles they can get stuck in, improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Silva

Kristen Silva

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bakersfield, CA


“I help helpers—like teachers, healthcare workers, and therapists—heal anxiety, people-pleasing, self-esteem, relationship issues, and women's issues.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hovhannes Avagyan

Hovhannes Avagyan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Hovhannes believes in a patient-centered care which ensures optimal treatment of symptoms with the combination of traditional therapies, medications, and holistic treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Daniella Galaviz

Daniella Galaviz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With diverse experience in child welfare, supporting incarcerated individuals, and providing therapeutic care to those facing terminal illness and their families, Daniella brings a comprehensive, holistic approach to her practice.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Arianna Penalba

Arianna Penalba

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a counselor, I would describe myself as an eclectic therapist, and I use a variety of theoretical approaches in my work, depending on my specific client's needs.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
La Shaun Lawson

La Shaun Lawson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, supportive, and collaborative.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Shea Conway

Dr. Shea Conway

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy from the theoretical/philosophical principles as embodied in Depth Psychology blended with cognitive behavior therapy.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stefania Sarti

Stefania Sarti

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an integrative, dynamic approach, blending mindfulness, creative expression, and energy therapy to support clients in achieving holistic well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Paula Comm

Paula Comm

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to treatment is collaborative - one in which the process is directed by the goals of the clients and tools are explored, learned and practiced to move toward desired change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Manuel Soto

Manuel Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the goal of therapy is to foster an environment that is safe and non-judgmental allowing clients to feel accepted and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jenelle Okkerse

Jenelle Okkerse

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 20 years and have realized that there are things in our lives that can stand in the way of manifesting the life we want.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christopher Bishay

Christopher Bishay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person's story is unique, and I approach therapy with curiosity and compassion.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ryan Rickert

Ryan Rickert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For over 20 years, I have supported people through depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, dream analysis, sex therapy, and the deeper questions of meaning, purpose, and identity that can arise when life feels uncertain.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Baylor Duncan

Baylor Duncan

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with kids, teens, adults, couples, and families across the lifespan, and I’m especially drawn to people navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and family stress, self-esteem struggles, and co-occurring diagnoses. I use evidence-based therapies and, when it’s a good fit, creative and expressive tools to help you explore what you’re going through. Together, we’ll build a thoughtful, collaborative, and personalized space that supports real growth and meaningful change.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Totah

Ashley Totah

Therapist

Virtual • Atascadero, CA


“I'm someone who shows up with warmth, curiosity, and a genuine belief in your ability to create change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Fierro

Sara Fierro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice is dedicated to neurodivergent adults and adolescents, LGBTQIA+ and gender-exploring individuals, and those carrying the heavy weight of trauma, anxiety, OCD, or ADHD.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Massooda Paband

Massooda Paband

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Our fist visit will consist of a detailed mental health history, generally lasting between 60-90 mins.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Mooradian

Mary Mooradian

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is compassion focused, culturally sensitive, emotionally responsive, strength based and trauma focused.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Badra

Susan Badra

Therapist

Virtual • Eureka, CA


“I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbt-related issues, trauma and abuse in childhood and/or adulthood.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Visalia, CA

Searching for therapists in Visalia starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want support with. Therapists may focus on concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for specialties and therapy styles listed in each profile, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, or couples therapy. If you are considering marriage counseling in Visalia, CA, or couples therapy in Visalia, review whether the therapist has specific training in working with partners.

In a smaller city like Visalia, local in-person options may be more limited than in larger California markets. Virtual therapy can expand your choices while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in California. Consider practical fit alongside clinical focus, including appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether their session format works with your schedule. Reading therapist bios can help you understand their communication style, approach to care, and what a first session may look like before you book.

Therapy in Visalia can be a significant cost without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see a clear estimate before your first appointment. Headway helps you search therapists and psychologists in Visalia, CA, who match your needs, take insurance, and offer in-person or virtual sessions. You can compare profiles, check availability, review estimated costs, and book directly when you are ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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