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Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,174 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.

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
Rey-Philip Genaldo

Rey-Philip Genaldo

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there! As a trauma-focused and existential EMDR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe in the importance of connection, support, and finding meaning together.

I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and first responders, and I believe that no matter where you are in life or what you're struggling with, you don't have to travel it alone.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angelinna Caisa

Angelinna Caisa

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am licensed in California with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue and PTSD. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carlos Delgado

Carlos Delgado

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe in empowering my clients to make decisions that will positively impact their well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cara Sarelli

Cara Sarelli

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you feel overwhelmed by a sea of things outside of your control— facing a new health diagnosis, a deep loss or the weight of anxiety—I am here to help you anchor yourself. I am a multi-state licensed therapist (CA, MA, WA, MD, SC) seeing clients online coast to coast on Tuesdays and Fridays. I am dedicated to helping you move from feeling boxed in to feeling empowered to make changes. My approach is centered on controlling the controllables. We will work together to identify the practical steps you can take today whether you are navigating through a career change or new stage in your life, or processing the deeper emotional impact of grief, trauma or chronic illness. I look forward to helping you find your footing and reclaim your sense of agency.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kerrie Humbatova

Kerrie Humbatova

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I focus on you, your life, and your individual circumstances to build a strong and safe therapeutic relationship to optimize your outcomes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Claudia Yepez

Claudia Yepez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a first generation, bilingual (English and Spanish) Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to supporting you on your journey in healing and self-discovery.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tiffany Baires

Tiffany Baires

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We are complicated beings with so many intricacies and nuances therefore it is so important that I listen to my clients.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yvette Villa

Yvette Villa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach focuses on creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you can openly explore your emotions, experiences, and concerns without judgment.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Giselle Lopez

Giselle Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive experience supporting children with conduct disorder and enjoy helping them develop healthier ways to express themselves, build emotional regulation skills, and strengthen relationships at home and school.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Erick Magana

Erick Magana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I became a therapist because I believe every person has untapped strength and potential to overcome challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dani Castleberry

Dani Castleberry

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a passion for all folks from all walks of life, with most of my experience being with teenagers, young adults, and older adults. I approach all clients as their own individual experts while serving as a guide. Some focus areas have been Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, life transitions, addiction, parenthood, and postpartum challenges

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Carlos Laack

Carlos Laack

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 10 years of experience seeing clients using an eclectic approach to treatment. I utilize humanistic, cognitive behavioral, solution focused and other approaches to help you achieve what you seek from your therapy.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Melissa Jones

Dr. Melissa Jones

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I’m Dr. Melissa Jones, a licensed psychologist providing teletherapy to clients throughout CA. Much of my training and experience has been working with adults (18+) who have struggled with mood-related symptoms or episodes, stress, hallucinations, and substance misuse/addiction.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Astrea Flowers

Astrea Flowers

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello,

Hello! I'm Astrea Flowers, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Social Work.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Waters

Eric Waters

Therapist

Virtual • Oakland, CA


“Therapy is a journey. You can expect me to be a well-informed and supportive guide as you engage in your own change process and growth.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deleene Farquharson

Deleene Farquharson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, honest, and collaborative. I will challenge you when needed, cheer you on as you make progress, and sit with you during the hard moments.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mauricio Mairena

Mauricio Mairena

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to take a non judgmental, collaborative and holistic approach in order to consider all areas of life and improve the individual's quality of life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katie McBain

Katie McBain

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work from a client centered/strength based orientation, which allows me to personalize the treatment to suit each individual...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Steven Cohen

Steven Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bellflower, CA


“Steve's approach to therapy is warm and friendly. He is respectful of each patient he sees and seeks to ensure the process is helpful.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Tran

Tiffany Tran

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! My name is Tiffany and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I was born and raised in occupied Tongva land (Los Angeles), and I am the child of Chinese-Vietnamese refugees. I speak fluent English and conversational Mandarin and Cantonese. I am not comfortable with conducting full psychotherapy sessions in Mandarin or Cantonese but am happy to substitute Mandarin or Cantonese words or phrases throughout the session. I was a first-generation college student and a student organizer as an undergraduate and graduate student. I hold a Masters in Asian American studies (ethnic studies) and a Masters in Social Work. I have been practicing as a therapist in community mental health settings as well as acute inpatient psychiatry. I only work with folks 18+. I have extensively worked with formerly incarcerated folks and folks who identified as unhoused, refugee, immigrant, and victims of sexual assault.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Danielle LoGuidice

Danielle LoGuidice

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As someone who has been in and out of therapy since I was young, I never wanted to be administering therapy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marcella Salzle

Marcella Salzle

Therapist

Virtual • California


I specialize in helping clients to truly get to know themselves and the thoughts in their head (whether conscious or subconscious) to break patterns, decrease people-pleasing, increase self-esteem, relieve stress and anxiety, address interpersonal issues, and increase their life satisfaction. Sometimes in life, we might feel stuck in a rut. My role is to help you work yourself out of that rut. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to modify your thoughts and in turn your behavior. I also use interpersonal therapy to increase effectiveness within your relationships. Solution focused therapy helps me, to help you, find the answers or resources that are already within you.

I have a License in Clinical Social Work and have a background working in both child welfare and community mental health. I've worked with countless families, parents, children, and adolescent. I see my client's as part of a system; recognizing that our environment influences our development in childhood and throughout adulthood. I believe that with insight and cognitive reframing, we can take control of our lives.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tracee Diaz

Tracee Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach blends gentle guidance with directness, offering a balance that helps clients feel both safe and motivated to grow.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Aaron Karpman

Dr. Aaron Karpman

Psychologist

Virtual • California


As a doctoral-level psychologist with over twenty years in the field, I provide a grounded and straightforward space that is warm but stays focused on real change. I specialize in helping you uncover the deeper patterns that keep you stuck, while giving you the actual, evidence-based tools needed to handle life as it happens. My approach is about balancing the 'why' of your past with a clear 'how' for your future, ensuring you have a partner who is truly in the work with you.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ella Weiss

Ella Weiss

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tarzana, CA


“I have been licensed as an LMFT since 1989, and have both inpatient and outpatient treatment experience.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rachel Benavidez

Rachel Benavidez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I truly believe that no matter how overwhelmed you feel right now, you are capable of healing. Sometimes, the most important part of the journey is simply having a space where you feel seen, heard, and completely accepted without judgment. Since 2018, I’ve been walking alongside individuals as they navigate the complexities of life, and more recently, I’ve dedicated my practice to supporting parents through the highs and lows of the prenatal and postpartum period. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, or the weight of past trauma, I am here to help you find your way back to yourself.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Eric Osterlind

Eric Osterlind

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Garden Grove, CA


“I strongly believe that everyone should have the chance to take control of their mental well-being and live a happier life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rosalyn Schreiman

Rosalyn Schreiman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For the past 8 years, I have been focused on working with adolescents with anxiety, depression and ADHD and their parents.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shannon Smith-McCourt

Shannon Smith-McCourt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy can be a powerful, transformative space where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Soyeong Kim

Soyeong Kim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive space where clients can feel understood in both language and cultural context.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Trauma
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Sullivan

Richard Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Cruz, CA


“My philosophy is that the client is the hero on their own journey, and I aim to help you reach your goals and full potential.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Laura Litynski Vitencz

Dr. Laura Litynski Vitencz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Kings Beach, CA


“Her primary clientele is women, prenatal, postpartum, their families and women suffering from relationship issues, anxiety, depression and trauma.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Samantha Morgan

Dr. Samantha Morgan

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I offer a curious, collaborative environment where individuals and families can explore their challenges...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilda Navarro

Hilda Navarro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic, systems-informed approach. I recognize that overall well-being is shaped not only by internal experiences but also by larger systems, like family dynamics, culture, media, policies, and social inequities.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ivy Charlie Snyder

Ivy Charlie Snyder

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I'm warm, curious, and empathetic. I want to help you understand yourself, understand your challenges, and make the progress that's most important to you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Quoi Mai

Quoi Mai

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a collaborative therapeutic journey, where I provide a safe space for self-discovery and healing.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
William Carlson

William Carlson

Therapist

Virtual • Menlo Park, CA


“I strive to create a nurturing and compassionate environment where you can openly share your thoughts and emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jonathan Hong

Jonathan Hong

Therapist

Virtual • California


“During our sessions, I aim to create a space where you feel safe being open and honest, without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 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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