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Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,109 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.

Robert Fragoso

Robert Fragoso

Therapist

Virtual • Palmdale, CA


My name is Robert Fragoso and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, identify, transitions and relationship issues. I also have experience working with people who have undergone trauma at different stages of life. I feel very comfortable working with couples through marriage and couples counseling.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ray Buchanan

Ray Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with clients. I will make great efforts to establish a good connection, build trust, and make it safe for people to share freely.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Anerien Botha

Dr. Anerien Botha

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My practice is dedicated to enhancing the emotional and spiritual well-being of my clients and helping them find more ease and fulfillment in their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Abigail McMorrow

Abigail McMorrow

Therapist

Virtual • California


Abigail is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families, and group therapy with a wide range of mental health diagnoses.

Abigail graduated from the University of Chicago with her master’s in social work.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Starks

Mary Starks

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“A safe exploration into your most pressing concerns and preoccupations; a non-judgmental curious inquiry into where you have been and where you want to go.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patricia Ellis Christensen

Patricia Ellis Christensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“But you will always find me warm, ready to listen, ready to be real with you, and sometimes even a little funny.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deenne Houston

Deenne Houston

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is strongly grounded in wellness, resiliency, the promotion of self sufficiency, and support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Celia Fang

Celia Fang

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Celia Fang and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and School Counselor based in Los Angeles, California. For the past 10 years, I have worked primarily with children & families in school settings as well as the home and telehealth for behavioral support and psychotherapy.

Through my cultural identity, I also support clients and families who may seek therapy with a strong understanding of cultural mindsets from Asian heritage and communities.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julie Chu

Julie Chu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“Julie brings extensive experience from both inpatient psychiatric and inpatient chemical dependency settings, allowing her to effectively support individuals with primary mental health concerns as well as complex dual-diagnosis presentations.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dara Charlton

Dara Charlton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen, safe, and supported. I help clients move from self criticism to self connection.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lindy Johnson

Lindy Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in Attachment Theory and childhood trauma experiences that inform the way we experience the world around us.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roberto Dominicci

Roberto Dominicci

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal isn't to "fix" you, it's to help you understand yourself more fully, challenge what's no longer serving you, and build a relationship with yourself that's rooted in clarity, self-compassion, and choice.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Sally

Michael Sally

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Redwood City, CA


“I work from a relational model where I believe that the power of the work and impetus for change begins in the relationship that is established.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cindy Lynn

Cindy Lynn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The Psychotherapy session is the client's time to focus on self, and who, what and why is most important and valuable for the client; therapy is client centered...”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jorge Limon

Jorge Limon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Proficient in therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juhyang Seo

Juhyang Seo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is not about "fixing" you, but about helping you reconnect with your strengths, deepen self-understanding, and feel more grounded in who you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Valerie Holcomb

Valerie Holcomb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jaime DiMeco

Jaime DiMeco

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I'm Jaime DiMeco & I'm honored that you're here. I've been a psychotherapist since 2018, & have the privilege to serve clients of all backgrounds - with a variety of therapeutic needs & goals - struggling through difficult seasons of life.

I am passionate about working with individuals to successfully heal the lasting impacts of significant trauma.

I also have extensive experience helping the LGBTQAI+ community, & their families, affirm their identity & connect positively to themselves & others.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Perle

Leah Perle

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a dedicated therapist who strives to offer clients quality care that’s centered around my professional competence, firm adherence to legal and ethical standards, and continual expansion in my knowledge of the practice. My passion for learning about the human psyche and behavior is a large part of why I chose to work in this profession.

I earned my master’s degree in social work from California State University of Long Beach. I’ve received training and supervision in therapeutic interventions including cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. I have experience in multiple settings including partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and non-profit organizations. I’ve worked with a range of populations including unhoused individuals, adults struggling with substance abuse, and clients with a range of mental health related issues such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Thomas McDonagh

Thomas McDonagh

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“My style is collaborative, structured, and focused on helping you better understand patterns that keep you stuck.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Josie Madrid

Josie Madrid

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My approach to therapy is warm, non-judgmental, and empowering. My goal is to provide a space where you feel comfortable to share the real you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosa Winter

Rosa Winter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love what I do and my goal is to help you succeed. I will challenge you to grow and be open minded about change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Moore

Julia Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


I actively participate in helping you get to where you want to go, and I offer insight when clients have a desire and readiness to hear it. I have worked in the mental health field for over ten years as well, so I have heard it all! My office is a no judgement zone first and foremost. I am a sex therapist and look forward to helping you overcome sexual shame and trauma so that you can have all the intimacy and closeness you desire.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emadia Smith

Emadia Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I assist my clients in navigating day-to-day life by helping them increase their awareness of what is happening within and around them and by providing them with tools to manage life's ups and downs.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Konstance Castle

Konstance Castle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I assign homework often and I ask for feedback often. Therapy is treatment and YOU are a part of YOUR treatment plan...”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noura Chehade (She/Her)

Noura Chehade (She/Her)

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a trauma-informed holistic approach that honors you as both a whole person and part of the larger collective.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sage Grazer

Sage Grazer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a collaborative space where you can reconnect to your inner voice, express your needs more clearly, and build a life that feels more grounded and aligned with who you are.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Burga

Joanna Burga

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have a warm demeanor and am also able to challenge your beliefs or behaviors that are not serving you based on your needs and wants in life. I have been working in the mental health field for over 9 years and have worked in different levels of care such as inpatient psychiatric, outpatient clinics and individual therapy.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Bernstein

Rebecca Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clinical lens is founded on the belief that clients are the true experts of their own life, and the therapeutic relationship is a means towards exploration, empowerment, and actualization.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alumita Young

Alumita Young

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping people regulate their nervous system and process experiences that are often difficult to put into words.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Roni Silberstein

Roni Silberstein

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe all humans are innately capable of healing and growth, and I view us as collaborators on this journey.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Calabrese

Elizabeth Calabrese

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have a passion for helping people release stress and trauma being stored in the body. I work with adults who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.

Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Grace Winquist

Grace Winquist

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm passionate about working with marginalized communities where mental health is stigmatized and overlooked.”
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lin Haley

Lin Haley

Therapist

Virtual • Sonoma, CA


“My style is cooperative and conversational. As a client, you will set your goals for therapy and we will develop strategies to reach your goals, checking in occasionally to see if we are on track or if our focus has changed.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ewan Duarte

Ewan Duarte

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a transgender man and queer identified. Before becoming a therapist, I had previous work experience and years of study as a creative professional and educator. I value authenticity, a willingness and openness to learn, grow, heal, and live an empowered and sustainable life. I enjoy working with people from all stages of life from adolescents to older adults.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Karin Klapova

Karin Klapova

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you identify the root issue of your emotional eating, and guide and support you toward healing, self-empowerment, and ultimately finding the inner-confidence and love that you've been longing for.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Park

Melissa Park

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“I take an eclectic, holistic approach to healing. I help you build a better relationship with the self and learn to appreciate your own strengths.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amoreena Berg

Amoreena Berg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
April Frey

April Frey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Yucaipa, CA


“Working in behavioral health over the past 20+ years with many different populations, I have found that recovery is for everyone.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Pearlman

Jennifer Pearlman

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe enough to explore deeply while also developing practical tools to regulate their nervous system, process past experiences, and move forward with greater...”
Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 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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