Anthem Therapists in California

Finding a psychologist, prescriber or therapist who accepts Anthem insurance can make getting mental health care more accessible and cost-effective. With 388 verified and licensed therapists who accept Anthem in California, you can filter by therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy to address issues like anxiety, depression, or stress management. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist is currently welcoming new clients and has availability within the next 30 days, providing you with timely, compassionate support within the scope of your Anthem insurance plan.

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Authentic
Direct
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
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I am Dr. Audrey Levy. I live on a boat, and my private practice hours are available 24/7 by appointment only. I also make house calls. I am experienced in helping my clients deal with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Stress Reduction, Loss and Grief Recovery, Substance Abuse, Anger Management and Crisis Counseling. I provide a calm, empathetic, and nurturing environment where you will feel heard, and most importantly, understood. Together we will work on ways to help you understand your feelings and compulsions. My grieving clients experience closure through writing letters to their loved ones who have died. This letter writing is effective for all forms of loss. Reading the letters aloud is very healing as it encourages acceptance, and permits moving on to build a life filled with love and laughter. As a Doctor of Psychology and psychotherapist for 45+ years, I've dealt with my own grief and loss by writing the nonfiction book, "Doggie Wisdom for Humans: Advice from Dogs for Humans of All Ages," and an autobiographical fiction series, "The Adventures of the Angel Oleo." I hope you have an opportunity to read my books and that I get to help you.
VirtualAvailable
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+10
Providing a space to just be YOU while you explore different aspects of your life and your mental health while learning to navigate your emotions more effectively. Before any title, I'm a human being who values authenticity, compassion, and connection. I bring both my humanity and my clinical expertise into every therapeutic relationship. I believe that real change happens when we can be honest with ourselves and with each other.
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New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
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I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I actively work in collaboration with individuals, couples and families so they can remain true to their values and accountable to themselves. I work with diverse people who are seeking to overcome challenges such as trauma, loss, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and low self-esteem, tailoring my approach to their specific needs and interests.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Child or Adolescent
Couples Counseling
Anger Management
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I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and I have experience with children, adults, couples, and families in a therapeutic capacity. I specialize in trauma and family therapy. I describe my approach as compassionate, grounded, and I enjoy using active listening. While working with you, I hold the knowing and belief that each of us are naturally moving toward health and healing. We are all born with an innate and inherent wholeness that can often get lost in our culture or from traumas where help was not available at that time. I hold a heartfelt and safe space for the natural healing process.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Specialties
Depression
Parenting
Women's Issues
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Hi. I’m Dia Yang, LCSW, licensed in California with over 12 years of professional work experience with individuals of various ages. I believe in maintaining wellness and balance in all areas of life, and that includes mental health and wellness. I have experience in helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship or parenting issues, coping with grief and loss, lacking motivation and seeking personal development, change & confidence or just managing daily life stressors. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy. I will tailor our dialogue and your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. We’ll work together at your pace and I’ll provide tools to help you navigate difficult situations, manage symptoms, and achieve goals. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started. I look forward to working with you!
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ
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Hello, I'm Julie Addison. I come to you with 25+ years of mental health experience. We all need support sometimes and I am happy to collaborate with you to determine where you want to go. I'm anchored from a strength based model, which focuses on your talents or innate, best parts of who you are versus a negative side yourself (looking at you, Instagram). I believe in realness, self discovery and change. Please take care!
VirtualAvailable
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
Women's Issues
+7
Hi, I'm Daisy 🌿 I'm honored to be part of your journey. I'm a bilingual (Tagalog and Visayan) Filipino American Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 10 years of experience in California, working with individuals and families from cultures all over the world. Life sometimes brings pain and adversity that feel too heavy to carry alone. You don't have to. 🪷 My hope is to walk alongside you as you heal, grow, and rediscover the light within you and your story.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Child or Adolescent
Depression
School Issues
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Hi, Hola! My name is Patricia Leon, and I am a Spanish/English Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Are your children struggling to manage their emotions? Are behavioral concerns affecting their performance at school, friendships, or relationships with others? Are you experiencing challenges with parenting or simply feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life? If so, I may be able to help. I believe that everyone encounters challenges and struggles throughout life that can sometimes feel overwhelming and impact overall well-being. My goal is to support individuals and families in developing healthier coping strategies, strengthening emotional regulation, building resilience, and navigating life’s challenges within a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from a variety of modalities and interventions. I tailor treatment to each individual’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, with an emphasis on personal growth, healing, and meaningful change. Whether you or your family are navigating emotional, behavioral, relational, or life-transition challenges, you do not have to face them alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey toward greater emotional well-being and resilience.
Available
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi, I am a LMFT based in California! I have my Master's degree from National University and have been in the behavioral health field for 17 years. I have found a passion in helping those in crisis, struggling with self-esteem, relational challenges, athletic performance and mood/eating disorders. I want to be able to make change and guide those to focus on thought patterns, feelings and emotions to challenging situations and improve their daily living.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
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I am seasoned behavioral health therapist with over 30 years of experience providing compassionate, client-centered care. I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their path toward healing, growth, and resilience. I provide a direct, honest, and compassionate approach to therapy, aiming to motivate my clients towards becoming their best selves.
Available
Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+6
Bienvenidos! Soy Norma. Welcome! I am Norma, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specialized in depression, anxiety and life transitions. Culturally sensitive therapist, committed to help older adults (60+) overcome life challenges utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which focuses on identifying and changing maladaptive thought patterns and replace them with more objective and realistic thoughts. As a Latina woman, I have had the privilege of serving the Spanish-speaking community, and my goal is to create a compassionate, supportive space where older adults could feel safe, understood and empowered.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Holistic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
Life Transitions
+7
Therapy has been an important part of my own life, and I know how much healing can happen within a relationship where we feel—and are—genuinely understood. It is my experience that people rarely fit into simple explanations. We each arrive with a history, ways of coping that developed for a reason, and our own sense of what a meaningful life looks like. I approach each person with genuine respect and curiosity, without assuming I already know what their experiences mean or what is right for them. I want to understand the fuller story of who you are—not just the difficulty that brought you to therapy. From that understanding, we can look honestly at what is happening and determine what meaningful, lasting change looks like for you. Many people come to therapy because they’re struggling with something specific, while others arrive with a more difficult-to-name feeling that something isn’t quite right. They may feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, navigating a difficult relationship, grieving a loss, or simply sensing that something isn’t working the way it once did. I offer a space where you can show up as you are without needing to have everything figured out. I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families through some of life’s most difficult and meaningful transitions. My approach is thoughtful, relational, and collaborative. Together, we’ll make sense of your experiences, explore the patterns that shape your life, and create space for greater understanding, growth, and change.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Chronic Illness
Health/Medical Issues
Women's Issues
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Hello, and welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience in medical social work, and I’m now bringing that deep, compassionate care into private practice. Throughout my career, I’ve worked closely with individuals and families navigating some of life’s most challenging moments—chronic illness, hospitalization, loss, and major life transitions. My healthcare background has given me a unique perspective on the connection between physical and emotional well-being. I understand how medical issues can impact mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. I’ve supported patients and families through grief, anxiety, depression, caregiving stress, and adjustment to new diagnoses, and I bring that same thoughtful approach to therapy. When working with clients, I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing. Whether you’re coping with health-related stress, life transitions, or seeking greater emotional balance, I’m here to walk with you at your pace. Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I aim to make that step feel grounded, safe, and supportive.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Intelligent
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
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I’m a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience in community mental health settings. As a therapist and behavioral health practitioner, I have worked with complex trauma, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring substance use. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology from the University of Amsterdam and lived in the Netherlands for six years. There, I also began building my family, and that international foundation shaped both how I think and how I work. I work with adults navigating a wide range of life challenges — from anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns to identity, major transitions, and the quieter but persistent sense that something just isn’t working. This includes people working through faith transitions or untangling the psychological weight of a strict or high-control religious upbringing — something I understand not just clinically, but personally. Whether you’re in crisis or simply ready to understand yourself better, I meet people where they are.
Available
Warm
Open-minded
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
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I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood, supported, and challenged to grow. I take a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach, helping clients develop practical skills that create lasting change rather than temporary relief. Together, we will address the root of what it is that you are experiencing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, or feeling stuck, we'll work together to understand what's keeping you there and build a plan that helps you move forward with confidence.
Available
Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Grief
+7
Hi, I’m Jenny Rivera-Cruz, a bilingual therapist (speaking English and Spanish) specializing in providing services to Latinx clients, navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, and inner child healing. My style is direct yet warm. I’ll hold space with compassion while also helping you get clear, unstuck, and empowered. I offer culturally responsive care and welcome spirituality and faith as part of your healing journey. If you’re ready for change, I’m here to guide you. Hola, soy Jenny Rivera-Cruz, terapeuta bilingüe especializada en brindar servicios a la comunidad latina, que atraviesa duelo, ansiedad, trauma y sanación del niño/a interior. Mi estilo es directo pero cálido, te acompaño con compasión mientras te ayudo a ver con claridad, salir de estancamientos y recuperar tu poder personal. Ofrezco apoyo culturalmente sensible e integro la espiritualidad y la fe como parte de tu proceso de sanación. Si estás lista/o para un cambio, estoy aquí para guiarte.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
Life Transitions
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Hello, I'm Evelyn, an LCSW working with GROW, exclusively with online clients. If you are experiencing sadness, anxiety or frustration with your relationships, it's time to get the support you need. If you are seeking a therapist who creates a safe and supportive space for change, I think we might work well together. My background encompasses not only experience in clinical social work but also in the fields of nursing and music. I enjoy being inclusive and open in both my personal and professional life. I look forward to learning about you and working collaboratively to effect positive change in your life.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
+4
I'm Claudine and I'm looking forward to working with clients who are seeking a positive therapeutic relationship. I'm compassion focused while still pushing clients to do their best and meet their goals. Psycho education is big part of what I include in sessions to help clients understand how the process of therapy works and how my interventions can help you.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
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Hi, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California for 20 years and I hold a doctorate degree in the Philosophy of Counseling. I am in my second marriage for 30 years now, after my 24-year first marriage failed. We have seven children between the two of us, 31 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. I have had good success counseling couples who have given up on their relationship, especially those who have experienced infidelity. I don't counsel children until they are 18. I enjoy helping people understand how they became the way they are and therefore find ways to leave dysfunction behind.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Open-minded
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Self Esteem
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Welcome! I’m Dynesha Crooks, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a Medical Social Worker for over 18 years. I am a lover of mindfulness and an advocate for mental wellness. I truly believe all can benefit from supportive guidance during life events, especially while dealing with grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. I approach every situation in a supportive and empathetic manner in order to assist individuals feel validated and encouraged. Let's make mental health MATTER together!
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
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I identify as a Queer, Xicana therapist. I am a step-mom to twin, teenage boys. I specialize in supporting individuals through healing journeys of trauma, anxiety, and overwhelm. I do this by offering a safe, compassionate, culturally-sensitive approach. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by us all, I work to create a safe space for healing, empowerment, and growth. My goal is to support individuals in navigating their experiences, reclaiming their strength, and building resilience for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Available
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward mental wellness and personal growth. I earned my Master’s degree from California State University East Bay and bring over six years of experience in community mental health, where I have built a strong foundation in various therapeutic modalities. I look forward to partnering with you on your path to healing and self-discovery.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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My name is Neha, and I use she/her pronouns. I have been practicing as a therapist for the past four years and am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience. My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by my own experiences of immigration and adapting to a new culture. Growing up in a community-oriented country, I deeply valued the sense of connection and belonging that surrounded me. After moving to the United States, I became more aware of how meaningful those connections can be and was inspired to create that same sense of support and understanding for others. This experience continues to guide my work as I strive to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported in their growth. In my free time I like to go on hikes, try the newest Matcha spot in town, and learn different languages.
Available
Authentic
Warm
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
+6
Jungian therapy will look at the relationship of your “self” to your experiences and look at problems as a symptom of something deeper. ​ Whether it be a thought or perception, dream, belief, value or current relationship that brings you to therapy, we'll look for what messages are coming to you from within. Tapping into your own creativity, we can use myth and metaphor, poetry, dreams, literature and art to explore your relationship to the problem.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Direct
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
+10
California State University Stanislaus of Social Work, Master's in Social Work License LCSW# 76744 23 Years of experience Hello! My name is Robert Garza, LCSW Bi-lingual. I have over 18 years of experience working with clients ranging from early childhood, adolescence, children/families, adults, and end-of-life care. I have always viewed my professional career to learn as much as possible and be able to impact the largest number of people in need of support, counseling, therapy, and a safe space. I have worked in educational settings, healthcare settings, and clinical settings. I was born in Corcoran and raised in Central California. I currently reside in Rocklin CA, and enjoy horseshoe pitching, long walks, the ocean, and family and friends. My historical area of focus ranges from challenges in school to overcoming childhood traumas, depression, anxiety, social isolation, and conflict within family units. These are common things that we all face as we grow and evolve into our adult selves.
VirtualAvailable
Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in California. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across California from San Francisco to San Diego! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in California.

Yes! If you use Anthem you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have Anthem you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.