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Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,105 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.

Nahid Ghajar

Nahid Ghajar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a combination of various therapeutic strategies and skills depending upon a client's unique challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nancy Acevedo

Nancy Acevedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I integrate many approaches that focus on mind + body such as Brainspotting which can help treat anxiety, depression, & heal from trauma.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Lafrance

Cynthia Lafrance

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I gravitate towards dialectical behavioral therapy, teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills to build a life worth living.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bailey Lechner-luke

Bailey Lechner-luke

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up as you are, while gently helping you look at patterns that may be keeping you stuck.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Simin Ghasri

Simin Ghasri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work centers on helping you identify and gently untangle the root causes of emotional distress so real, lasting change becomes possible.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kiran Pak

Kiran Pak

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental, where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Stacy

Ashley Stacy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in taking a client centered approach in therapy and the person I am working with is the expert on their own life...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jasmine Sanders

Jasmine Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is grounded in a client-centered, supportive style that prioritizes connection, trust, and real dialogue.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikki Thomas

Nikki Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Fresno, CA


I am an LMFT trained and experienced in a wide variety of health conditions and clinical disorders associated with Psychology providing the highest standard of patient care. I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brian Soden

Brian Soden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ventura, CA


“Good therapy has so many facets it is difficult to name them all. One facet that cannot be ignored is that of connection with your chosen professional.”
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Candice Hershman

Dr. Candice Hershman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help people understand their experience so they feel less alone or ashamed, and that I offer experiences and skills that work.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erica Tobin

Erica Tobin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 10 years of experience working as a case manager with individuals experiencing homelessness, including both civilians and veterans.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Candice Clayton

Candice Clayton

Therapist

Virtual • California


My professional and confidential counseling service offers an opportunity for you to reach your goals and the best version of yourself without leaving the comfort of your home with telemental health counseling. Individuals and Couples can participate in a counseling service that is tailored to meet your individualized needs. I am here to listen, support, encourage, guide and coach. I partner with you to create an effective plan that best fits your needs at a pace that is comfortable for you.

I am Candice Clayton of Clayton Counseling Services and I started out in this field with the purpose of educating people on mental health and providing children, adults and families with the services they need to manage their mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I obtained my masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California and have been providing counseling for over 15 years in various settings with dynamically different clients. My clinical counseling experience includes working within a variety of different areas with children, adults and couples in both residential and outpatient settings. I have worked with emotionally disturbed youth, survivors of child/teen sex trafficking, individuals struggling with gender and sexual identity, couples struggling through communication, infidelity and co-parenting and many other people that were at various phases of life and benefited from some counseling support. I consider my experience extensive and am sure that I can support you through your journey.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dana Ferry

Dana Ferry

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“I fully believe in meeting the client where they are and in adapting to them in ways that are comfortable and beneficial.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Silvana Aviles

Dr. Silvana Aviles

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative, culturally competent approach, recognizing that therapy is not one-size-fits-all.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Hartley

Michael Hartley

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi my name is Michael and I am very excited to be a part of your Therapy journey! I have a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have worked in several treatment facilities including a Nonprofit Women and family health center, an Addiction treatment facility, and a Digital health center for children and families. I will do everything in my power to help you find what you need and begin to heal and grow.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marco Hernandez Munoz

Marco Hernandez Munoz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping clients discover themselves more deeply and recognize the potential they already have within them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Ibrahimi

Michelle Ibrahimi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I would like to help clients create a deeper understanding of self in relation to lived experience, current environment and interpersonal relationships...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tiffany Whittington

Tiffany Whittington

Therapist

Virtual • Agoura Hills, CA


“As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist currently completing my doctorate at USC, I provide culturally sensitive support to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Joyce Rosete

Jessica Joyce Rosete

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, collaborative space where individuals can explore patterns, strengthen relationships, and build emotional resilience.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christopher Mahoney

Christopher Mahoney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, where clients can build awareness and identify strategies to have a better quality of life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Innesa Rchtouni

Innesa Rchtouni

Therapist

Virtual • Sherman Oaks, CA


“My approach to therapy is integrative combining attachment, mindfulness and cognitive behavior therapy.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Morvan

Nicholas Morvan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Currently, I am in private practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on helping other men improve their mental health.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Redding, CA


You may have held doubts about talk therapy and perhaps are thinking therapy may not work at all for what you are dealing with. Psychotherapy like all science is continually changing. Both new and long held approaches to well-being are vast. I invite you to consider Brainspotting before you rule out therapy entirely. My role as a Brainspotting clinician is to offer you support, as you discover your innate capacity for positive self change. I specialize in trauma focused therapy, specializing in treating anxiety disorders. I focus on various forms of addiction, OCD, behavioral issues, depression, bi-polar and mood disorders.

I am a masters level trained Brainspotting clinician and a U.S. Army veteran. I believe in facilitating change in a supportive environment, following and observing your amazing capacity to heal from trauma in your therapeutic work. I work with veterans, first-responders, and other populations struggling with unresolved trauma and anxiety disorders.

Your unique circumstances are to be understood, honored respected and explored in a judgement free, supportive and caring environment. The issues that you bring into therapy remain entirely up to you. I will listen to your wants and needs; joining you on the journey towards your desired sense of well-being.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dongming Zhao

Dongming Zhao

Therapist

Virtual • Anaheim, CA


“I offer a safe, genuine, and non-judgmental space where you can freely be yourself and work through your trauma and pain.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Gonzales, Lmft

James Gonzales, Lmft

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being open and honest.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Ickovitz

Jason Ickovitz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help you navigate marital tension, fatherhood, career transitions, and other major life changes by slowing down, understanding your patterns, and developing practical strategies to manage stress, anger, and emotions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Myers

Jennifer Myers

Therapist

Virtual • California


My clients are the “overthinkers” in the world...with big feelings that are hard to explain. They feel misunderstood, lonely and isolated while striving to please others at the expense of themselves. They’re exhausted, overworked, and over-stressed, feeling like they’re never enough. They have a vision for life, but aren’t sure how to bring it together, especially after a life-changing event. They're also eager for change.

Does this sound like you? If so, I warmly welcome you to my practice.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Germanetti

Crystal Germanetti

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a warm, collaborative approach and believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Saldana

Ashley Saldana

Therapist

Virtual • Ontario, CA


“I believe you are the expert on your life, and I provide a safe environment for clients to explore their emotions and work towards restructuring the way they think with the goal of long-term healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Monica Deyski

Monica Deyski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, and I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, and understood.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikki Kipley

Nikki Kipley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I seek to cultivate a warm, safe, and trusting environment where people can express themselves, grow, and invoke positive changes in their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Bedolla

Daniel Bedolla

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“I approach therapy with a client-centered and strength-based approach. I think when facing life's obstacle, we identify our weaknesses in the face of adversity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sebastian Villasenor Gonzalez

Sebastian Villasenor Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Sebastian Villaseñor, LCSW, and I hold an MSW from Cal State Fresno with ten years of clinical experience. I’ve worked with diverse populations in multiple settings, allowing me to adapt my approach to each client’s needs. I aim to create a supportive, welcoming therapy space where clients feel understood and empowered. Let’s work together toward growth, clarity, and lasting positive change.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jaleesa Castrellon

Jaleesa Castrellon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm Jaleesa Castrellon, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for guiding individuals and families through their unique journeys toward healing and growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jeremy Orgel

Dr. Jeremy Orgel

Psychiatrist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I am non-judgmental, and non-directive; I help my patients define and meet their goals rather than imposing an agenda on them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natalia Lopez

Natalia Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Commerce, CA


As a therapist that is informed by relational therapy, I believe we don't only heal with therapeutic strategies and techniques; we also heal in relationships and communities with one another. This means that my number one priority as your therapist is to develop a trusting and meaningful connection with you where you feel safe, seen, and regarded. My communication style varies from person to person because there is not one single way to show up and be present as a therapist.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olesya Leskel

Olesya Leskel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My formal training in psychology, education, and basic medicine enables me to consider my client's needs from multiple angles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Pawanjit Dhillon

Pawanjit Dhillon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am double board-certified as both an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, which allows me to care for patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs through a truly whole-person lens.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Arlene Gonzalez

Arlene Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I apply a collaborative approach as well as person-centered and mindfulness practices to help best meet the needs of every individual.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 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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