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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,177 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.

Maggy Vieyra

Maggy Vieyra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I know first hand what it's like to carry both an emotional load and the unspoken weight of cultural expectations.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Arlene Drake

Arlene Drake

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With more than four decades of experience, Arlene Drake is a pioneer in the field of childhood abuse and trauma recovery.”
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eric Loughhead

Eric Loughhead

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been trained in DBT and also utilize CBT... I generally will utilize irreverence and specific behavioral strategies to help gain insight and move towards solution-focused strategies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeff Bergstrom

Jeff Bergstrom

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In my care, your safety and holistic well-being are the primary concerns. My approach centers around attuning to your emotional, mental, somatic and behavioral needs.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Hamrang

Nicole Hamrang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My speciality includes working with individuals whom have experienced trauma, addiction (dual diagnosis), mild/acute/chronic mental illness, crisis counseling, mood/depression and coaching.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melanie Smith

Melanie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Patients say I have a calming tone. They also share with me how I show empathy, and compassion and actively listen.”
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shonta Jones-Cole

Shonta Jones-Cole

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our goal is to help you get through the challenges you're facing and develop healthier coping strategies so you can learn how to live a happier and healthier life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Debra Richardson

Debra Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have spent my career supporting individuals through periods of crisis, life transitions, and ongoing emotional challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kerry Deeney

Kerry Deeney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm warm, real, and collaborative. You can expect open, judgment-free conversations that leave you feeling supported—and challenged in the best way—to grow and make changes that last.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Asiyeh Zargaran

Asiyeh Zargaran

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Orange, CA


“I aim to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space to work together to help you build resilience and achieve your personal goals.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Abram Andersen

Abram Andersen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I often tell my clients that my goal is to "get myself fired." What I mean by that is simple: I want to work myself out of a job because you no longer need my help.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kaori Hartzler

Kaori Hartzler

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who grew up in Japan and have called the U.S. home for over 32 years. With more than six years of experience, I’ve worked closely with youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and self-confidence challenges.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica King

Jessica King

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand what it means to thrive in environments that weren't built with us in mind, and I bring that insight into every session.”
Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Medvedev

Maria Medvedev

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where we can work together to overcome these obstacles and build resilience.”
Anxiety, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dawn Celestino

Dawn Celestino

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm safe space within which clients can reflect on past experiences, uncover and develop existing strengths and learn new coping skills and strategies allowing them to attain a greater sense of well-being and effectiveness in...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Lisa Paulson

Lisa Paulson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a supportive non-judgmental space where we can work together to move towards healing and growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mehera Reiter

Mehera Reiter

Therapist

Virtual • Oakland, CA


“I use a direct and warm approach to support you in identify ways to increase the peace in your life by increasing your self-awareness and use of positive coping skills.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ianna Dumas-Smith

Ianna Dumas-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping individuals navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, family issues, stress management, motherhood, postpartum challenges, and women's issues.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cory Mazariego

Cory Mazariego

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tia Stevens

Tia Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! My name is Tia Stevens and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a MA in Marital and Family therapy from Alliant International University. My areas of focus are couples therapy, whether that is premarital, marriage, welcoming a new baby, separation or just communication issues. I also work with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety or any postpartum mood disorder.

Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sean Harrington

Sean Harrington

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Desiree Atwater

Desiree Atwater

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe that having a safe space to explore your thoughts openly can bring so much healing and growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis McFarlin

Alexis McFarlin

Therapist

Virtual • Coalinga, CA


“As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and someone who has lived and thrived in polyamorous relationships for the past eight years...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angela Njoroge

Angela Njoroge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
Leslie Rich

Leslie Rich

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With 20 years in the Behavioral Health field, I bring a diversity of experience to pull from to assist and support the client...”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Felicia Taing

Felicia Taing

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California, I'm passionate about supporting clients who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, and I love helping them build self-awareness and work towards becoming the best version of themselves! I earned my MSW from USC in 2019 and have spent the past decade working across different areas of mental health social work.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Guadalupe Anaya Cano

Guadalupe Anaya Cano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a supportive, down-to-earth therapist who values creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for all clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Pike

Christopher Pike

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have an eclectic approach to psychotherapy to help through a combination of cognitive, emotional, and motivational psychology approaches.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tanya Schuet

Tanya Schuet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is calm, compassionate, and focused on helping you reconnect with your strength, safety, and inner wisdom.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angelica Del Villar

Angelica Del Villar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am especially passionate about supporting women and caregivers who often spend so much time caring for others that they forget to care for themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Martin Ponciano

Martin Ponciano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“His therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges and increase meaning to their experiences.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sonia Trotter-Giron

Sonia Trotter-Giron

Therapist

Virtual • Watsonville, CA


“My approach in therapy is, initially, to establish a healhy therapeautic relationship with clear boundaries and expectations to support clients to build a safe space in therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexandria Schuller

Alexandria Schuller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an eclectic therapist that uses various evidence-based interventions and holistic therapies to better treat my clients.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Vincent Camarda

Dr. Vincent Camarda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe each person's journey, growth challenges, and barriers to overcome and move forward from, are uniquely their own.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
John Friedeck

John Friedeck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am the safe place to start to talk about, uncover, and unpack the things that affect you and your life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsay Barrientos

Lindsay Barrientos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am dedicated hispanic female immigrant with over 10 years of nursing experience and specialized training as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Norma Garcia

Norma Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, supportive and client centered. I strive to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected and supported.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Malliga Battar

Malliga Battar

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a seasoned behavioral health and forensic psychology leader with over 20 years of experience in county, correctional, and community settings. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, two master’s degrees, and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist as of 2019. My work centers on trauma‐informed care, substance use, sexual abuse victims and offenders, crisis intervention, and forensic experiences.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
James Baron

James Baron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Most of my career has been focused on active-duty military and Veterans. As a result, I have an extensive background in combat trauma and substance abuse.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elaine Estrada

Elaine Estrada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in supporting adults experiencing depression, anxiety, women's health concerns, and major life transitions.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
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 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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