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Darcy Varnum

Darcy Varnum

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Each session will include psych-education and processes are used to help patients discover their own thoughts and feelings...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Niki Payne

Niki Payne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also hold a degree in Mind-Body Psychology and am trained in clinical hypnotherapy. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade working in digital marketing, which gives me unique insight into the stressors of fast-paced careers, identity development, and the challenge of balancing ambition with well-being.

I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients, including women navigating heartbreak or life transitions, professionals seeking purpose, and individuals healing from trauma, anxiety, or people-pleasing patterns. I’m passionate about helping people live with more intention and emotional freedom.

Therapy is personal, and I do my best to meet people where they are—with curiosity, compassion, and care. As someone who’s done a lot of personal healing work myself, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to ask for help. My goal is to create a space where you can be real, be seen, and make meaningful changes at your own pace.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kay Hubbard

Dr. Kay Hubbard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work primarily with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and ancestral and spiritual trauma.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
James Sharkey

James Sharkey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach integrates evidence-based therapies that address trauma, neurodiversity, and the unique challenges of adulthood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Caitlin Crandall

Caitlin Crandall

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe deeply in the possibility of growth and change. My decision to become a therapist was inspired by a steadfast belief in transformation — in the human capacity to move forward, even after hardship. Having navigated my own journey of growth, I understand the courage it takes to be vulnerable in therapy. I hold the therapeutic relationship as sacred and approach it with care, respect, and integrity.

Clients can expect a warm, curious, and nonjudgmental space where they are seen and heard without assumptions. I strive to cultivate an environment of authenticity and self-awareness, where trust is built through consistency, empathy, and genuine presence. I want to understand each client’s firsthand experiences and meet them exactly where they are.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kara Zertuche

Kara Zertuche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I often work with individuals who have felt unheard by previous providers, those navigating ADHD or autism, and people in rural communities who have struggled to access consistent psychiatric care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brendan Baer

Brendan Baer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to create an environement of curiousity and questioning. If we've had a successful session you'll leave with one or more things you haven't considered before or hadn't thought about that way previously.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cheryll Gilbert

Cheryll Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Cheryll's style of therapy is holistic and integrative. Cheryll emphasizes authenticity, finding purpose in one's life, and finding meaning in one's struggles.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Arcement

Renee Arcement

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I chose this career path because I believe we all need to be passionate and engaged with our own emotional, psychological, and social well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lori Jerman

Lori Jerman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm and welcoming place for you to examine where you are, support your desires and provide paths around your challenges in moving forward.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Trauma
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Arias

Jennifer Arias

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My therapy approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens when we address both the mind and the body- the present and the past.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Phoebe Pantaleon

Phoebe Pantaleon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, insight-oriented, and tailored to each client's unique experiences. Drawing from psychodynamic, relational, mindfulness-based, and EMDR-informed perspectives...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Stevens

Michelle Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with people who are learning how to dealing with trauma, infertility, postpartum depression and anxiety, and codependency.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Teresa Jewelinski

Teresa Jewelinski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring warmth, honesty, and a sense of humor into the room, and I work best with people who are ready to get curious about themselves, even if they're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
S'philile Belinda Negron

S'philile Belinda Negron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm and down-to-earth. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, narrative therapy, trauma-informed care, EMDR and emotion-focused therapy...”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Tahia Haque

Dr. Tahia Haque

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


Hello, I'm a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adults experiencing a broad range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and immigrant health.


Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Sleep disorder, Women's Issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Cianci

Amanda Cianci

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use EMDR therapy to help the brain naturally reprocess distressing experiences so they no longer feel as heavy or controlling.”
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Wakefield

Cynthia Wakefield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


Hi, my name is Cynthia and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have been in the Mental Health field over 20+ years.

I am currently only accepting new Telehealth Clients.

I work with individuals and couples who have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, or Relationship emotional stress.

Whether you are looking to resolve deeply troubling issues that are causing you to suffer or you are longing for something more satisfying in your relationships, I will walk through this journey with you.

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Laura Barragan

Dr. Laura Barragan

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker fluent in both English and Spanish, possessing over a decade of experience in community mental health, school settings, healthcare mental health, and the private sector. My expertise spans from working with children to the elderly. I address a variety of issues, including general mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and life transitions.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sonia Estival Vila

Sonia Estival Vila

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you hold your own answers. It is my privilege to accompany you on the journey to unlock them, focusing on your inherent strengths to help you overcome life's challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Peter Pretkel

Dr. Peter Pretkel

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I have training in multiple therapeutic approaches. These include psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.”
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julianne Bull

Julianne Bull

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, incorporating DBT skills, mindfulness, and practical tools to build confidence and resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lidia Haefele

Lidia Haefele

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use different approaches and usually, what is more appropriate for the person I am working with as everyone is very unique.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heidi Dryer

Heidi Dryer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


My name is Heidi Dryer and I obtained my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 2015 but I started practicing in 2012 under supervision. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and I am also certified in Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health. I specialize in working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Healing from complex trauma requires looking at your whole self, not just your symptoms. Complex trauma leaves a lasting blueprint on your mind, body, and nervous system, which is why traditional talk therapy alone often feels like it isn't enough. An integrative health approach addresses this by combining gentle psychological healing with body-based therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle support to help you feel safe in your own skin again.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Runa Korde

Dr. Runa Korde

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you find the strength you already have within to learn and grow from these experiences as you continue to process them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to help my clients understand the underlying factors that contribute to their ongoing distress and provide tools that empower them to feel a sense of control in their lives.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karla Alvarez

Karla Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can expect me to show up with empathy, compassion, honesty, and care, while also providing practical tools to help you move forward with more clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Casey Goldberg

Casey Goldberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Casey! I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel truly heard and understood. I'm passionate about helping young adults navigate life's challenges and better understand themselves so they can live more fulfilling, authentic lives.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dana Glasser

Dana Glasser

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Dana — a clinical social worker and certified life coach who believes that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. I completed both my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work with an emphasis on Psychiatric Social Work. Over the years, I’ve served as a Clinical Program Director in both board-and-cares and case management programs, supporting individuals as they process and heal from trauma, narcissistic abuse, grief and loss, and major life transitions. I supported them as they moved towards greater independence and peace.

Clients often describe me as warm, easy to talk to, and nonjudgmental. My approach is warm, flexible and collaborative . I believe therapy works best when we are aligned and make decisions together. I draw from a range of evidence-based methods, including DBT, EMDR, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and ADHD/Neurodivergent Coaching, to create a plan that fits each person’s unique needs.

At the heart of my work is a strength-based and solution-focused philosophy: I help clients uncover their resilience, develop practical coping skills, and move toward a life of clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joan Cantor Backer

Joan Cantor Backer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe, supportive and compassionate environment for you to share your thoughts and feelings about what is important to you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jaime Nakasuji

Jaime Nakasuji

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have an eclectic approach to therapy often drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems, Person-Centered, and Psychodynamic orientations.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christina Nunez

Christina Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am dedicated in assisting first generation women restore hope in the midst of their family conflict, work-related stress, and trauma.”
Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lisa Cooney

Dr. Lisa Cooney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You're trauma-informed, attuned to nervous systems, and you understand recovery, resilience, and transformation not just academically, but lived and embodied.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shante Hill

Shante Hill

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I try my best to meet the client where they are and learn where it is they want to be/go in life, so that I can assist them in getting there therapeutically.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Virginia Casimiro

Virginia Casimiro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“I strongly believe therapy is an important relationship, in which you feel heard, understood and safe while also being open to new challenges for growth.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kayzim Suarez-Reyes

Dr. Kayzim Suarez-Reyes

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“As a counseling psychologist I like to empower people by providing perspective taking in a warm, non-judgemental, and accepting environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Gray

Carrie Gray

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The populations I have expertise working with are Veterans, LGBTQ and Women of Color experiencing "Pet to Threat" in a corporate career environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kerry Savola Levin

Kerry Savola Levin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and providing treatment for postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders.”
Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Women's Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Sonal Chowdhry

Dr. Sonal Chowdhry

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Instead of just treating symptoms, we'll explore the symbolic language of your psyche—looking at dreams, personal myths, and archetypes—to uncover the underlying motivations that influence your life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Perez Flores

Laura Perez Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a bilingual, bicultural marriage and family therapist — and I bring a true therapist's heart to this work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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