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Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 7,995 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.

Chelsey West

Chelsey West

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a blend of CBT, DBT, and ACT to help you build practical skills while also exploring the deeper patterns that may be holding you back.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlin Weber

Caitlin Weber

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! My name is Caitlin and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work with females ages 18-35 navigating anxiety, stress, and partners/spouses of military families/veterans, and first responders. Intake appointment is via video and appointments thereafter are in an audio format.

Therapy is a wellness journey—an intentional act of self-care rooted in holistic health. My style is nonjudgmental, and authentic. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe to be real and supported to grow. I model what I encourage: progress not perfection. I am collaborative, honest, and grounded in real-life application. Wellness is meant to be lived. You’ll often find me in athleisure (a nod to my sports background playing soccer) and inspired by nature for its grounding and restorative qualities. I integrate Ecotherapy as walk-and-talk sessions can offer bilateral stimulation that supports emotional and cognitive processing. Please note, Telehealth is in audio format. I take Telehealth calls outdoors while walking and invite clients who are physically able to do the same virtually. Both wellness enthusiasts and first time walkers are all welcome!

If you’re seeking to reconnect with your authentic self, exhale, and support your overall well-being, this may be the right space for you. I invite clients to come exactly as they are. Clients who commit to consistency often experience the most meaningful progress. At times, therapy may feel harder before it feels better—this is a natural part of healing. As emotions surface and insight deepens, lasting change begins to take shape.

My role is not to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you. I collaborate, support, and integrate wellness coaching to empower autonomy and resilience. At the core of my work is a belief in progress, not perfection, and a commitment to creating an authentic, supportive space where clients can be fully themselves and step into meaningful change with compassion.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nydia Valverde

Nydia Valverde

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma‐informed space where you can explore what you've been carrying and what you hope to change.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Surendra Chaganti

Dr. Surendra Chaganti

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


Prioritizing your mental health is the foundation for a stable, fulfilling life. I know that the first step—reaching out for help—is often the hardest, so I want to acknowledge your courage in being here. I bring 30 years of experience as a board-certified psychiatrist to our work together.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jillian Faucett

Jillian Faucett

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome, and thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. And I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 93282). I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade, supporting children, teens, adults, and families through a variety of challenges. My approach is strength-based and collaborative. I believe that every person has unique abilities and resources that can be built upon to create positive change.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Briana Monroe

Briana Monroe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have spent time in shoes like yours and have a deep empathy for those who are on their journey to greater healing and understanding of themselves and their lives through therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Terri Williams

Terri Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapy approach is collaborative and strength-based. Therapy doesn't have to be all heavy lifting—there can be room for lightness, too.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Karen Jauregui

Karen Jauregui

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clinical style is collaborative and deeply tailored to your specific experiences, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused CBT...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shawna Acunia

Shawna Acunia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that laughter and humor can be powerful tools in healing, helping us process past experiences while breaking cycles that no longer serve us.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Azizeh Chamani

Azizeh Chamani

Therapist

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“I have extensive experience with PTSD from domestic violence, combat/military experiences, and those who have experienced abuse.”
Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Henry

Jessica Henry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have nearly 13+ years of experience working extensively with children from the ages of 3 to 18 years old, adults, families, and the substance abuse population.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janelle Gallardo

Janelle Gallardo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In our sessions, you can expect a warm and supportive environment where you feel heard, seen, and valued as a whole person.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Yuki Laib

Yuki Laib

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As an Asian woman, these were all too familiar to me, and as an Asian therapist, I found these to be a common thread between us.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fabiola Sweet

Fabiola Sweet

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Folsom, CA


“I enjoy working with all clients to empower them and provide them with medication and therapy options.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Diana Moran

Diana Moran

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a client-centered, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach, believing that everyone has the capacity for meaningful growth when provided with support and understanding.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kajsa Wiberg

Kajsa Wiberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am LGBTQIA2s+ and neurodiversity affirmative, and I take pride in supporting individuals from all walks of life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
John Cox

John Cox

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My typical approach with new clients is to develop a collaborative understanding of the client/s needs, which allows the therapeutic process to move forward with clear expectations and a defined purpose.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ankita Mohanty

Ankita Mohanty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a queer, 1.5 generation Indian American ciswoman who has spent many years engaged in my own inner work.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Patricia Guerrero

Patricia Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tracy, CA


“I use a variety of models to help each client be provided with individualized treatment, which includes emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and Structural Family Therapy...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James McLaughlin

James McLaughlin

Therapist

Virtual • Temecula, CA


“My approach of choice is Narrative Therapy, which separates the person from the problem, and allows people to understand the power of narratives in their lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cynthia Fong

Cynthia Fong

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My counseling style is down to earth, compassionate, and caring. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental, empathetic atmosphere where individuals feel safe to share their thoughts and feelings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kimberly Lichte-Madakasira

Dr. Kimberly Lichte-Madakasira

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“My motto is "carpe diem" (seize the day), and I love working with people to help find solutions while encouraging each person to seize each day as a fresh start.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laura Bulchis

Laura Bulchis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My client-centered approach pulls from somatic therapy, attachment theory, relationship/behavior coaching, and trauma reprocessing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Gaona

Veronica Gaona

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider it a privilege to be invited and entrusted with the task of walking alongside you during a challenging moment in your life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Erin Link

Erin Link

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and I currently work remotely in California. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and I have been licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy since 2008. I spent the first half of my career in public service, specifically working in the nonprofit sector and on the county level in Los Angeles, Orange and Monterey Counties. I started my private practice in 2012, and since that time I've worked primarily with individual adults experiencing trauma-related symptoms, mood dysregulation (anxiety, depression), and relational challenges (codependence, narcissism, attachment issues, fractured family of origin).

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Justine Kaluzny

Justine Kaluzny

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with a various group of clients, many who struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, bipolar, or OCD as well as those with relationship issues and codependency.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nubia Pena Offerdahl

Nubia Pena Offerdahl

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My specialty is centered on providing treatment to clients experiencing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and anxiety.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeanet Vargas

Jeanet Vargas

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Jeanet Vargas, LCSW dedicated to supporting individuals navigating divorce, breakups, and major life transitions. I am passionate in working with first generation population and professionals managing stress, anxiety, depression, and OCD.

As a first-generation individual, you may carry unique pressures—balancing family expectations, cultural values, and personal needs—while trying to honor where you come from and where you’re headed. Together, we’ll work through these challenges, exploring tools to manage grief, anxiety, and self-doubt, and to help you reconnect with your voice and inner strength.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Nathan Hale

Dr. Nathan Hale

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I practice only evidenced-based treatments. This means these are treatments that are back by research and that we know work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Bernadette Guidry

Bernadette Guidry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a holistic perspective to therapy and enjoy helping individuals find their inner strength and wisdom to heal from pain, manage their stress, improve their relationships, and cultivate joy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marion West

Marion West

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Macie Litchfield

Macie Litchfield

Therapist

Virtual • Roseville, CA


“I use CBT and Person-Centered techniques supporting the client in unique ways that work to empower one's strengths and help clients find stability through the change healing can bring.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Hong

Jacqueline Hong

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is integrative. I mainly use psychodynamic and relational approaches. However, I use CBT for initial symptom reduction.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Julia Kaluga

Dr. Julia Kaluga

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is to offer a direct and straightforward style, ensuring clarity and honesty in our sessions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Hammond

Elizabeth Hammond

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work primarily with individuals ages 8-35 who have obsessive compulsive disorder, and ADHD/Autism.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cesar Ornelas

Cesar Ornelas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Fresno, CA


“My openness and down-to-earth therapeutic approach helps me develop connections with a diverse population of clients.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nica Gaona

Nica Gaona

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider it a privilege to be invited and entrusted with the task of walking alongside you during a challenging moment in your life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Missy Satterberg

Missy Satterberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Art therapy is a holistic approach that recognizes the inter-connectedness of mind, body, and spirit.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sara Denman

Dr. Sara Denman

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“A client once told me that sessions with me feel like a big hug. The therapeutic relationship and comfort of the client is the most important part of successful therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Ochoa

Jessica Ochoa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a steady, grounded presence to our work together. My role is to help you feel seen and supported...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 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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