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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,076 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.

Elisabeth Netjes

Elisabeth Netjes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“True healing begins when we feel genuinely seen and heard. You deserve to be known, supported, have your story understood, and have help in navigating life's obstacles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mark Emeka

Mark Emeka

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Living with cerebral palsy has shaped my understanding of resilience, adaptation, and navigating systems of difference.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mary Gilden

Mary Gilden

Therapist

Virtual • California


I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Dance from San Francisco State University and my Master’s degree from Antioch University in Santa Barbara. I am a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families as they navigate life’s complexities.

My practice focuses on trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders, while also providing support for parenting challenges and relationship stress.

Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Porsha Dodson

Dr. Porsha Dodson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Houseal

Richard Houseal

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“My care approach is solution-oriented and short-term, but the results are aimed to be long-term through processing, reframing, and utilizing helpful and productive interventions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Efrain Zepeda

Dr. Efrain Zepeda

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • West Covina, CA


Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 26 years of working as a mental health professional, one important lesson I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is found in the interpersonal experience that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning to achieve healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.

Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ailsa Long

Ailsa Long

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect to take away feelings of being understood, validated and guided through the Therapeutic process to the best goals and outcomes they want for themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marlene Blanco

Marlene Blanco

Therapist

Virtual • Onyx, CA


“I provide a supportive, non judgmental space for you to work on reconnecting with yourself and making the changes that you want.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Arielle Werblun

Arielle Werblun

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people get out of their heads and into their healing. My work combines evidence-based tools with a mind-body approach so clients can move from self-shame to self-trust.

Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth LaCaze

Elizabeth LaCaze

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I combine my education, training, life experiences, and understanding of our shared human condition to help you sort out the situations in your life and tap your deep wisdom in responding to them.”
Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mercy Nyeche

Mercy Nyeche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Manhattan Beach, CA


“My style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I listen carefully to understand you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lemlem Payne

Lemlem Payne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My current practice is rooted in meeting the clients "where they are," working cohesively to untangle inner conflicts...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicole Ashley

Nicole Ashley

Therapist

Virtual • California


I enjoy helping clients find their innate wisdom and to grow in positive ways through therapy. My background is in traditional and integrative psychology, energy healing and spiritual development. I am committed to helping clients find tools to address issues of chronic inner and outer pain, to find balance and meaning, and to improve their quality of life and relationships. I feel grateful and humbled to be part of my clients' process of discovery and change.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Anton Yanagisawa

Dr. Anton Yanagisawa

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I integrate different theoretical approaches in order to tailor a treatment that is most meaningful to you and relevant to your presenting challenge.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tara Al-Taan

Tara Al-Taan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a compassionate, neurobiologically informed perspective to help clients better understand themselves and create meaningful, sustainable change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aaron Krikorian

Aaron Krikorian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to support deep, lasting change by working through underlying issues that shape current patterns and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eugene Durrah

Eugene Durrah

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that we all possess unique strengths and inherent gifts that can help us transform pain into purpose.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jose Carranza

Jose Carranza

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there, my name is Jose Carranza, LFMT, maneuvering through life and work with thoughtful intention and an open heart. I have approximately a decade of experience working in the mental health field and about 5 years practicing as a therapist. I'm certified in Trauma-Focused CBT and have lengthy experience working with mood, behavioral, and developmental disorders.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Reinhold

Angela Reinhold

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe my greatest strength is the nurturing way in which I give others the ability to feel comfortable, supported and heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Barnet

Amy Barnet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that all clients have the ability to change with guidance and unconditional empathic support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kavita Patil

Kavita Patil

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is engaging, compassionate & attentive. I slow you down so that you can hear, sense and understand yourself in different ways.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosario Rubio

Rosario Rubio

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed clinical social worker, with over 10 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults with major focus on anxiety and depression. I am determined to help you find a balance in your life where you can learn to prioritize your mental health. Prioritizing yourself can be hard, so congrats for taking that first step.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Roberto Ma

Roberto Ma

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is holistic, compassionate, and tailored to you. I draw from a strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed perspective.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Rapp

Sandra Rapp

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to hold space for your full, complex self while offering guidance that feels compassionate, collaborative, and attuned to your needs.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Cabrera

Alexis Cabrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


I commit to supporting your growth whilst challenging your outdated defense mechanisms. Old patterns got you this far, and my Gestalt training allows me to see your obstacles as creative adjustments. I will empower you to choose, consciously, what works and what works no longer.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Alexandra Lee

Dr. Alexandra Lee

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me they feel deeply understood—and that we're able to reach the heart of the matter early.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Roberts

Michelle Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“I'm a somatic (body-based) therapist focusing on trauma recovery and healing attachment-based hurts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Brandon Houston

Brandon Houston

Therapist

Virtual • Arcata, CA


“I am engaged and exploratory. I want to get to know you and what it is like for you to be in the world.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Hansen

Carrie Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Atascadero, CA


“I especially enjoy working with youth and young adults, I specialize in working with people with ADHD, Autistic teens and adults, phase of life issues, depression, anxiety...”
ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ladan Jabbari

Ladan Jabbari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental space where, once you feel secure, you can begin to peel back the layers and move toward the healing you deserve.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jude Ekenta

Jude Ekenta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My role is to help you make sense of what you're experiencing and create a clear path toward feeling more stable, focused, and in control.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Natalia Mathis

Natalia Mathis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“When you're in the room with me, you'll be met with a safe and supportive environment filled with kindness, patience, and empathy.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Viramontes

Sandra Viramontes

Therapist

Virtual • Covina, CA


Hello, my name is Sandra, I’m a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I offer both video and in-person sessions, including Sunday’s. I started my journey with Mental Health Services, 2015 since then, I have had the privilege to work with all populations beginning with adolescents to older adults. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I am trained to utilize a broad range of therapeutic modalities in order, to address here-and-now real-life stressors and trauma.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Allison Johnson

Allison Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in treating trauma and abuse, incorporating somatic techniques into traditional cognitive approaches to assist you in discovering the story you are telling yourself and break cycles.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Geno Creese

Geno Creese

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Geno Creese, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Drama Therapist (#942) accepting virtual clients in California. Regardless of presenting issues, I like to meet my clients where they are at; whether you are new to mental health support or are a seasoned veteran there is space for you here. We will work to identify what is getting in the way of you meeting your goals and address these challenges together. That said, we will work together each session with whatever you bring to the room.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rafaela Calatchi

Rafaela Calatchi

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work in a collaborative process with older teens (15yrs old and above) and adults who are motivated to find their inner voice and know their highest selves. My clients are focused on setting boundaries, assertive and effective communication skills, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and self-efficacy. My clients can meet weekly, are willing to reflect on sessions outside of the therapeutic hour, and are receptive to occasional homework. I am here to meet you halfway.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Vasquez

Valerie Vasquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Care is delivered through a supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach, prioritizing patient understanding, stability, and meaningful, sustainable improvement in daily functioning.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nancy Picunko

Nancy Picunko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand that life can be messy, change isn't always straightforward, and sometimes you just need someone who gets it and will be real with you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robyn Dalbey

Robyn Dalbey

Therapist

Virtual • Thousand Oaks, CA


“Art practice has offered me a way to access parts of myself that theory and intellect alone could not reach—and continues to shape how I support others.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelby Rusk

Shelby Rusk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and genuinely supportive. My approach is warm and direct...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 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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