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Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,165 empowering providers ready to help. With sessions available virtually or in-person and accepted by 70+ insurance plans, many clients save significantly on their mental health care.

Yalina Palomino

Yalina Palomino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“My goal is not just to help you manage symptoms but to empower you with tools to thrive in your daily life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jeannie Beaumont

Jeannie Beaumont

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Manhattan Beach, CA


My style is down-to-earth, casual and I am an extremely experienced therapist. I am understanding and compassionate. I will also challenge you in service of your growth toward meeting your therapeutic goals. I truly love working with clients who are ready to do the work!

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Barrios

Anna Barrios

Therapist

Virtual • California


I live in the beautiful Southwest and I embrace my Hispanic Heritage. I am a bilingual therapist- Spanish. I specialize in helping adults overcome childhood trauma due to family inter-generational abuse. The focus of treatment is to overcome the anxiety, depression, guilt, and a host of other issues that result from unresolved pain. I will provide a strength based approach to healing and growth..

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Daniel Karkoska

Daniel Karkoska

Therapist

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I specialize in providing treatment to those who have experienced any type of trauma, utilizing skills-based therapies such as CBT/DBT, as well as techniques from IFS and Polyvagal theory to inform the EMDR process.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Transgender issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gregory Daven

Gregory Daven

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I use a psychodynamic approach to unpack wounds of the past, which can negatively impact current relationships.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Whitney Burgess

Whitney Burgess

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe real change starts with a strong, trusting relationship. That connection is where the most meaningful growth begins.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Ellis Christensen

Patricia Ellis Christensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“But you will always find me warm, ready to listen, ready to be real with you, and sometimes even a little funny.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Hendrickson

Heather Hendrickson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a particular interest in supporting women who are strong, tired, and sick of being told to "practice gratitude."”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dawn Sweeney Kniep

Dawn Sweeney Kniep

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a mix of compassion, humor & directness to the therapeutic experience and prefer to create a collaborative experience for my clients; which I have seen lead to the empowerment and growth they need to reach their desired goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dan Lucey

Dan Lucey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping adults heal the deeper roots of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, especially when these struggles are connected to early relational experiences or unresolved emotional pain.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christopher France

Christopher France

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a humanistic, holistic LMFT with a degree in Transpersonal counseling, which means that I include body, mind, soul and spirit in our work.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Lapeyrolerie

Melanie Lapeyrolerie

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Hello! My name is Melanie Lapeyrolerie, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I offer in-person therapy in West Los Angeles and telehealth services to clients throughout the state. I work with a diverse range of individuals, from young adults to seniors aged 18 to 71. My specialties include treating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and alcohol and substance use disorders. To support my clients in enhancing their daily lives and overall well-being, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness, among others.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Fred Lombardo

Fred Lombardo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping you uncover your unique strengths and solutions that feel authentic, manageable, and empowering.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shelby Alkire

Shelby Alkire

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Shelby, an LCSW with 12+ years of experience helping women stop overthinking, trust their intuition, and create healthy, secure relationships. I help high-achieving, self-aware women who feel stuck in anxiety, trauma, or repeating relationship patterns.

You want to stop overthinking, move past painful memories, and finally trust yourself. My clients seek clarity, calm, and confidence in life and relationships... and the tools to make real, lasting change.

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Suzanne Algarva

Suzanne Algarva

Therapist

Virtual • Concord, CA


“I take a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach, creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Karina Almendarez

Karina Almendarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yeni Hercules

Yeni Hercules

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bellflower, CA


As a psychotherapist that have been in practice for 12 years, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step!

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stacy Richardson

Dr. Stacy Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Rancho Mirage, CA


“I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 17 years experience working with first responders, tech, entertainment, health care, military members and families, LGBTQ+, marginalized populations, culture, diversity and inclusion, women's...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aspen Burnett

Aspen Burnett

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in the field of Social Work for over 30 years. I have worked with many different people from a variety of cultures. I have helped both children, adolescents and adults with various concerns from criminal behaviors, addiction, maladaptive behaviors, and mental illness. I have helped people change their behavior and thinking so they can reach their potential, achieve their goals and heal emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

I serve people who are struggling with thinking or behavioral patterns that are impacting their emotional, physical and spiritual health. I have expertise working with those struggling with addiction or who have a criminal background or suffer from various mental health issues. For example depression, anxiety, relationship issues or communication. I am very strong and very adept in working with children, adolescents , and communication with parents. I am skilled in providing parenting skills.

I have experience with couples and family therapy. I use a systems approach to healing .

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Redd

Andrea Redd

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that each of us has a capacity for growth and change and that healing is possible, even after the hardest experiences.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sheldon Chase

Sheldon Chase

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help analytical, high-achieving adults who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety or depression untangle their inner world...”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pavly Abdelmalek

Pavly Abdelmalek

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a mixture of approaches that fit your needs rather than committing to one theoretical approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Naveta Barry

Naveta Barry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel emotionally safe, heard, and understood without having to mask what they're going through.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Porzucki

Sarah Porzucki

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Jill believes it's important to meet clients where they are at. She has an open-minded, caring approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gina Digiacomo

Gina Digiacomo

Therapist

Virtual • Anaheim, CA


“To empower people by building each individual a personal tool box with all the strategies and coping skills needed and appropriate to each persons situation, circumstance, personal growth and relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Juhasz

Michelle Juhasz

Therapist

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“I use a holistic approach, focusing on the myriad of factors that contribute to mental illness and work with my clients to balance and re evaluate their daily routines and practices in order to achieve success and healing.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shantall Prado

Shantall Prado

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Together we can explore what hurt the most and find resolve around what happened, what could have been, and hope in what can be.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jonathan Abdullah

Dr. Jonathan Abdullah

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“Our group practice specializes in helping patients who struggle with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and couples' recurring conflicts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sherrie Lee

Dr. Sherrie Lee

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to empower you to gain greater control over your thoughts and emotions, advocate for what you need, and cope with what you can't get.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brian Mitchell

Brian Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to work towards healing and learning coping skills.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emily Eyerly

Emily Eyerly

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion lies in helping individuals rediscover their emotional clarity, inner resilience, and capacity for meaningful connection.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cheryl Polyudhapoom

Cheryl Polyudhapoom

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've worked with children, youth, & families involved with the foster care system for 15 years as a Child Welfare Social Worker.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Viridiana Rodriguez

Viridiana Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe, seen, and connected to ourselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kathleen Palma

Kathleen Palma

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and a Psychodynamic approach to help my clients discover their inner strengths so they can increase their sense of well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosanna Feet

Rosanna Feet

Therapist

Virtual • California


Do you ever feel overwhelmed or stuck in the same relationship patterns? Life can bring emotional and mental challenges that leave us feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure of what to do next. My goal is to help you make sense of what’s happening, deepen your understanding of yourself, and find healthier ways to move through difficult moments.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jetta Zellner

Jetta Zellner

Therapist

Virtual • Oxnard, CA


“My goal is to provide my clients with a safe and caring environment that assists in discovering solutions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Weise

Jennifer Weise

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is person-centered, which means that I strive to provide empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard consistently throughout the course of treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Aaron Esparza

Dr. Aaron Esparza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is calm, approachable, and straightforward—I listen closely, offer empathy, and provide practical guidance when it's helpful.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jason Kim

Jason Kim

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Hey there! I am a psychotherapist with a background in psychology and clinical social work. My experience stems from working with a wide variety of clients in many different treatment settings, such as schools, residential treatment facilities, supportive housing, and private practice. I work with adolescents and adults and provide treatment for mood, anxiety, personality, and trauma-related disorders.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Smith

Emily Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you can find the motivation to get control of your life again. I work primarily with young adults with ADHD and we can work on your goals together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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 Therapist in California

Finding the right therapist in California starts with getting clear on what you need. Whether you're looking for support with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or something else, it helps to find a licensed provider who has experience with your specific situation. California-licensed therapists include LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and psychologists, each with different training backgrounds and areas of focus. Reading a provider's bio can give you a sense of their style and approach before you commit to a session.

California is one of the most expensive states for mental health care, which makes using your insurance one of the most practical ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance information to confirm coverage and see an estimated session cost before booking. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit depending on their plan and location.

With providers available across Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and throughout the state, you can browse therapists offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Every provider listed on Headway is accepting new patients, so you can review detailed bios, check real-time availability, and book directly.

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