Therapists in California

Find the best therapist in California for your needs on Grow Therapy. With 1754 verified therapists in California, you can connect with licensed professionals who are currently accepting new patients. Grow Therapy verifies and credentials each California therapist to ensure they are active, available, and aligned with your needs. Whether you’re seeking support for family conflicts, grief, life transitions, California’s therapists offer compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique circumstances.

Availability updated: 9/20/2026

Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Attachment Issues
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Couples Counseling
+9
I’m Melissa Lapides, and my work centers around attachment. If you’re dating or in a relationship, we’re going to look at how your early experiences shaped the way you connect, protect, pursue, withdraw, or repeat the same patterns over and over. Together, we make sense of why you’re experiencing the challenges you’re having — not from a place of blame, but from understanding. I work with both individuals and couples to help them build more harmonious relationships rooted in emotional safety, secure connection, and real love and intimacy. When you understand your attachment style and nervous system, your relationship patterns stop feeling confusing and start feeling workable. I’m warm, direct, and grounded — think compassionate but honest. I’ll hold space for your pain, and I’ll also gently call you forward when you’re ready. I believe most struggles make sense in the context of your story and your nervous system, not because something is “wrong” with you. My goal is to help you feel more regulated, more connected, and more empowered in your relationships and your life. Healing doesn’t have to be dramatic — it can be steady, real, and deeply transformative.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Humorous
Open-minded
Authentic
Specialties
Depression
Men's Issues
Parenting
+8
Hello, my name is Gabriel Perfecto, LMFT - I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at San Jose State University and my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of San Francisco. Throughout my career, I've worked in community mental health clinics serving those with severe mental illness and a criminal justice history. I've worked with Santa Clara County's Mobile Crisis Response Team to assist community individuals who may be experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Additionally, I've conducted therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples within the private practice space. I enjoy utilizing a wide range of clinical modalities which include a person-centered approach and combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Gottman Method for couples.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Trauma and PTSD
+9
Hi, I’m Linn. If you’ve found your way here, you might be carrying stress, loss, or uncertainty, and you’re ready for things to feel different. My role is to walk beside you with compassion, curiosity, and clear tools for real, lasting change. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who blends evidence-based practices with mindful, soulful presence. I integrate approaches that help you calm your nervous system, understand your emotions, and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing. My style is warm, grounded, relational and collaborative, rooted in deep respect for your individual journey. In our work together, we’ll look at what’s happening on the surface and beneath it, exploring the patterns, beliefs, and emotions that shape how you relate to yourself and others. I often draw from mindfulness, body-based awareness, and Internal Family Systems to help you find steadiness and clarity from the inside out. I support teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and grief, including the complex grief that follows suicide loss. My approach is both practical and deeply human: together, we’ll work toward relief in the present while cultivating resilience, purpose, and meaning for the future. Most of all, therapy with me is a safe, non-judgmental space where all parts of you are welcome. Healing isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you, it’s about remembering who you are and discovering new ways to live from that truth. If you’re ready to begin that journey, I’d be honored to walk with you.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
ADHD
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience providing treatment and care for vulnerable populations, including children and adults who require trauma-informed therapy, such as foster youth and individuals affected by domestic violence and/or interpersonal violence (IPV). My therapeutic approach utilizes attachment theory in combination with trauma-informed care, focusing on the development of skills for regulation, healthy communication, and boundaries.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Life Transitions
+7
Jazmin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides virtual therapy for clients across California. She works with adults navigating anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and eating disorders. Using a warm, client-centered approach grounded in CBT and ACT, she helps clients reduce negative self-talk, build practical coping skills, and move toward greater self-acceptance. Jazmin creates an inclusive space where everyone feels supported on their journey toward lasting resilience. You can learn more at JazminAlarconTherapy.com
VirtualAvailable
Open-minded
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
LGBTQ
Sex Addiction
Sex Therapy
+4
My name is Ryan, and I am a gay mixed-race man and a San Francisco Bay Area native. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, but I also recognize moments where I need solitude to reconnect with myself. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and have a specialty in sex therapy. I enjoy practicing as a sex therapist to help clients become empowered sexual beings.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Women's Issues
+10
Hi, I’m Dr. Kristen Montiel. If you’re here, chances are something in your relationship, or within yourself, feels harder than it should. You might be: -Overthinking, anxious, or needing reassurance in relationships - Feeling disconnected from your partner, even when things seem to be going okay -Trying to repair after a betrayal or affair and unsure how to move forward - You are a high-achieving, self-aware person who’s frustrated that insight hasn’t led to change yet I specialize in working with high-achieving individuals and couples, including those navigating affair recovery, parenthood, anxiety, and relationship disconnection. I know searching for a therapist can be a daunting process but I'm so glad you're here! With over 15 years of experience and training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I help clients understand the deeper patterns driving their experiences and how to actually change them. My goal is to help you feel more secure, connected, and confident in your relationships and in yourself.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Chronic Illness
Grief
Life Transitions
+1
Thirty years in this field has taught me one profound truth: change is incredibly uncomfortable—especially when it is forced upon us by life's heavy challenges. As a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience in health and mental health settings, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and practical, real-world strategies to our sessions. My approach is both highly empathetic and pragmatic. I don't just offer a listening ear; I partner with you to navigate the profound disruptions of chronic illness, major life transitions, and loss. Together, we will help you discover new, healthier ways of relating to yourself, to others, and to a changing world. If you are ready to face these challenges and build a meaningful, satisfying life, I am here to support you every step of the way.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Authentic
Humorous
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I meet clients where they are, offering a safe, compassionate space for growth. I use honesty, empathy, and humor to empower clients to transform trauma and addiction into meaning and resilience. I have helped clients achieve freedom from self-doubt and live life with more confidence, courage, and clarity. By re-organizing our inner system we can achieve change in our outer world, feeling a greater sense of overall well-being and satisfaction. I believe that we are all capable of healing and have an internal resource that is accessible no matter what.
Offers in-person in San Rafael, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Serious Mental Illness / Crisis
Trauma and PTSD
+3
Hi there! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California focusing providing empathetic, practical, client centered support for a variety of mental heath concerns. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship stress, work related stress, psychosis, and suicidal thoughts. Whether it is everyday stressors, feeling overwhelmed or stuck, or something more acute, I hope I can be the provider to help you manage and mitigate symptoms. My goal is to help equip clients with the tools and skills they need to be the best versions of themselves, and help make steps towards their goals so they can start living the life they aspire to. As an ally, my goal is to create a deeply collaborative space where your whole identity, including your race, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, and neurodivergence, is honored. I recognize how systemic oppression impacts mental health, and I am committed to walking alongside you without judgment. Together, we will unpack your unique story and build a path toward healing on your own terms. Outside of work, you can find me engaging with a variety of my favorite self care activities. Spending time in nature, taking my elderly dog on hikes or to the beach, sharing meals with loved ones, or reading fictional literature.
Available

New to Grow

Specialties
Addiction / Substance Use
ADHD
Anxiety
+3
Hi, I'm Armando Ozuna, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Veritas Mindful Acceptance, a bilingual (English/Spanish) private practice based in Bakersfield, California. I work primarily through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, drawing on CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, and trauma-informed, polyvagal-aware approaches to help clients build a more workable relationship with their thoughts and feelings.
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New to Grow

Intelligent
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Specialties
Chronic Illness / Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
+10
I’m a psychotherapist and LCSW with a PhD from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. I spent more than 10 years teaching & conducting mental health research before focusing fully on clinical work, and I’ve provided psychotherapy in settings ranging from outpatient to inpatient care. I work with adults, including older adults, and specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and stress (including religious trauma), substance use, existential issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, and men’s issues. I aim to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Available

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Addiction
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
+2
Do you feel held back by experiences you can't seem to move on from? Do you know your goals, but struggle to find the path to get there? Are you looking for a space to better understand yourself, your past, and the person you want to be in the future? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, and substance use. I am here to help you dive into understanding not only how to grow in the present, but also what pieces have come together to create the person you are today. We don't exist in a vacuum, therefore I take a holistic approach that works with the confluence of mental, social, and cultural factors surrounding each individual. One of the most difficult parts of therapy is choosing to begin. Congratulations for making it this far. I would be overjoyed to walk alongside you as you continue on this journey of growth and self-love.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Trauma and PTSD
+3
I am a trauma educator, licensed therapist, healer, author, speaker, and executive coach. My purpose is to help people transform their own trauma wounds into personal growth and resilience and reconnect with the truest version of themselves—what I call our Original Blueprint®. I live in the SF Bay Area and enjoy taking road trips around Northern California. I love animals of all kinds, love being in nature, and love spending time with my life partner, family, and friends. One unusual thing about me is that I am also a voice actor.
Available

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Perinatal / Postpartum
+6
Hi, I'm Tiffany! I'm an LMFT with nearly a decade of experience, offering telehealth therapy to clients in Oregon, California, and Arizona. I hold an MS in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and I've completed specialized training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. My focus is often on what goes unaddressed: new mothers struggling beyond the baby blues, dads who feel lost, grief that others have stopped acknowledging, anxiety or low mood that won't lift, repeating relationship patterns, or self-criticism that's hard to shake. If something feels off, that's reason enough to start. My style is warm and direct, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can see if we're a good fit.
Available

Often rebooked

Solution oriented
Direct
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
+10
Hello, my name is Alberto Campos. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping individuals live healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives. I am dedicated to a life-long journey of informing communities about mental health and creating a safe space for healing to transpire.  My focus is on helping clients gain insight and awareness into themselves, their challenges or barriers, and relationships, so they can become active agents of change in their lives. I hold a background in working with diverse populations providing psychotherapy and conducting psychological evaluations for outpatient, school, and forensic settings with adults, adolescents, and families. My focus is to strengthen the individual's capacity and internal resources to overcome life and mental health challenges.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Eating Disorders
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
+4
I have 15 years experience working with a wide breadth of individuals. I have a speciality in helping individuals with food struggles, negative body image, anxiety, and depression. I also enjoy working with women's issues in postpartum and perimenopause. I use an integrative strengths-based approach with CBT, psychodynamics and Family Systems techniques. I can help you replace self-destructive behaviors with acceptance and self-love, while offering practical tools for managing emotions and challenging negative thoughts. My approach focuses on building resilience and fostering self-compassion for lasting change.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Women's Issues
Life Transitions
+3
I’m an experienced therapist who works closely with women dealing with anxiety and life’s challenges. My approach is relational and grounded in attachment, but most of all, it’s compassionate and collaborative. In our work together, we’ll make space for clarity, balance, and self-acceptance. I’ll walk alongside you as you move through what’s hard, helping you understand yourself more deeply and supporting you in finding your own path toward feeling better and more grounded.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Emotional Regulation
+9
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and work toward meaningful change. My approach is grounded in the belief that each person brings unique experiences, strengths, and perspectives to the therapeutic process. Together, we can identify patterns that may be creating difficulties, develop healthier ways of communicating and coping, and build greater self-awareness and connection. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship that honors each client’s goals, values, and individual journey. utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify irrational thoughts and replace them with rational ones, developing tools to control your emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. Based on your unique needs, I may incorporate solution-focused, mindfulness, and psychodynamic techniques to address underlying challenges.
Available
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+7
My approach is client-centered and collaborative, rooted in the belief that healing begins by recognizing and building on each person’s unique strengths. Through hope-inducing relationships, goal-oriented work, and compassionate support, I help individuals identify problem areas that may be trauma or may be something they did not know they could change. We give it a felt sense, validate it, understand it and how it fits or doesn't fit in their life and brainstorm methods to help. We can discuss boundaries, self-awareness building skills, and work slowly. We can also gently discuss things that have been traumatic and process moments in small segments that will help build more inner strenghts and resources, beyond trauma, and toward empowered, meaningful change. My strengths are with sensitive, empathic, individuals struggling to find their voice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in trauma-informed care, drawing from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), somatic techniques and strength-based approaches to support lasting healing and growth. I am EMDRIA-trained. I also hold certificates in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy utilizing Internal Family Systems Parts Works (inner ecosystem perspectives), and Somatic EMDR Therapy, which allow me to help clients reconnect with their bodies, identify stored trauma, and restore a sense of presence and safety.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Intelligent
Challenging
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
+9
You’re an Asian-American professional who has achieved a great deal, yet you still feel unhappy. You may feel angry with the people you love most, anxious about what life may bring, disappointed when things don’t go your way, and frustrated with all of the above. You know there has to be more to life than simply getting through the day, but you haven’t been able to figure out what that is yet. As a second-generation Korean American therapist, I understand both personally and professionally how difficult it can be to grow up between cultures, navigate family expectations, and develop a stable sense of confidence and self-respect. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I draw from CBT, psychodynamic therapy, supportive therapy, and mindfulness to help clients better understand themselves and develop the skills needed to create lasting, meaningful change.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Challenging
Direct
Specialties
ADHD
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
+7
With over a decade of clinical experience, I provide a grounded, client-centered approach to navigating complex life transitions. I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Cal-Poly Humboldt and have since dedicated my practice to helping individuals and families resolve deep-seated conflict. My work is focused on empowering you to master anxiety, improve communication, and navigate the specific nuances of men’s issues and relational dynamics. Beyond the therapy room, I serve as Associate Faculty in Psychology. This role ensures that our work remains rooted in the latest developmental research and psychological science. I don’t view therapy as a passive process, but as a deliberate partnership designed to foster resilience and clarity. I believe that every individual holds the expertise over their own life. My job isn't to rewrite your history, but to help you glean insights from it. Together, we move past the surface to uncover genuine passions and confront the challenges that stand in your way, transforming your personal trials into the foundation of your growth.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Peer Relationships
+6
Hi, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in California. For the past 10 years I have worked with children and adults to address issues with trauma, self esteem, anger management, crisis management, suicide ideation, relationships, anxiety and depression. In Addition, I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Functional Family Therapy and as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Humorous
Solution oriented
Specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hello, my name is Gabriela, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who enjoys working with clients while focusing on their strengths and experiences to promote their growth and development. I graduated from the University of Southern California with my Master of Social Work and continue to be based in California. For the past eleven years I have worked with clients to address their concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting, life transitions, behavioral difficulties, traumas, family dynamics and more, providing services in English and Spanish. My approach is strengths based, client centered, and solution focused. I believe that my clients have many strengths and valuable experience that are essential in the therapeutic process. I am excited to see the progress that will be made working together with some honest work and consistency. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hola, mi nombre es Gabriela. Soy Trabajadora Social Clínica con Licencia (LCSW) y disfruto trabajar con mis clientes, centrándome en sus fortalezas y experiencias para fomentar su crecimiento y desarrollo. Obtuve mi Maestría en Trabajo Social en la Universidad del Sur de California (USC) y continúo mi trabajo en California. Durante los últimos once años, he trabajado con clientes para abordar sus inquietudes, incluyendo depresión, ansiedad, crianza, transiciones vitales, dificultades conductuales, traumas, dinámicas familiares y más, brindando mis servicios tanto en inglés como en español. Mi enfoque se basa en las fortalezas, está centrado en el cliente y orientado a la búsqueda de soluciones. Estoy convencida de que mis clientes poseen numerosas fortalezas y experiencias valiosas que resultan fundamentales dentro del proceso terapéutico. Me entusiasma ser testigo del progreso que lograremos juntos mediante un trabajo honesto y constante.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Phobias
+4
I am an experienced clinical therapist. I accept many popular insurances and credit cards, including sliding scale fees. Over the years, I have developed expertise and insights that you will find invaluable. I work with persons aged 21 and older, including folks in their "Golden Years." I provide Virtual Sessions on my HIPPA secured platforms. I am Licensed in California, USA. I am an eclectic counselor utilizing the perfect blend of effective methods that you and he agree are best suited for you. I am also a Master Hypnotist Consultant and can utilize those skills to power your conscious- subconscious connection for positive results. I also has extensive Mind-Body training and skills, such as EFT ("Tapping") to further assist your progress in achieving success. Whether you are interested in pragmatic problem-solving - or "going deep into the roots" - or somewhere in the middle, I will help you to find your starting point and collaborate with you in many effective ways.Taking the first step toward counseling might feel overwhelming, but the fact that you’re reading this shows your readiness to make a change. Maybe you’re wondering if your situation is too complicated—or not “big enough”—to seek support. Whatever brought you here, I am able to listen and support you. NOTE: Due to the fact that these are virtual "on-line" sessions (we do not meet physically in the same office) and my limited availability, I cannot effectively treat persons in crisis, or those with suicidal or homicidal ideation or with substance abuse problems. I very effectively treat all the issues I have listed. If you have a question about your issue and am wondering if we are a good working match, we can have a first session and determine answers to those concerns at the end of that session. Thank you.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Direct
Specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
+9
My name is Anna Grabarczyk (grah-bar-chick). European-born and raised, I bring over 12 years of clinical experience. My approach is engaging, action-oriented, and solution-focused, while always grounded in compassion and empathy. I value working with people from diverse backgrounds and strive to integrate a broad psychological and cultural perspective into therapy. With deep respect for different belief systems, I also recognize and thoughtfully address the spiritual dimension of emotional healing when it is meaningful to the client. I focus on several approaches, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Solution-Focused therapy Trauma-Informed care Attachment-Based theory EMDR Ericksonian techniques
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+5
You might look like you have it together on the outside—but inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, carrying a lot on your own, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationships. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief/loss, and past trauma. My approach is warm, grounded, and direct. I’ll meet you with empathy, but I’ll also help you understand your patterns, gently challenge what’s no longer serving you, and build practical tools that create real, lasting change. My goal is for you to feel more grounded, understood, and confident in how you move through your life and relationships. I am also a mother of three and the founder of Groundwork Counseling Center, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to mental health care.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Challenging
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
+7
I am licensed in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
+3
Hello, I am Coralia Valdez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years. Throughout my work as therapist, I believe that real change happens when you feel truly heard and supported. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore your challenges, discover your strengths, and move toward the life you want.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Autism
Depression
+3
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D.) offering telehealth services to adults in California, Florida, Virginia, and Michigan. My practice is a safe, inclusive, and culturally affirming space that helps you navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. I specialize in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including BIPOC, Afro-Latino, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent communities. By blending narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and solution-focused techniques, we will work together to break generational cycles and foster deep healing. If you are ready to reclaim your narrative and build lasting resilience, schedule our first session today.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Substance Misuse
+4
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides individualized therapy for adult women. I help women navigate anxiety, stress, substance recovery, relationship concerns, self-esteem, boundaries, and life transitions while developing healthier patterns and greater confidence. I primarily work with adult women who are managing daily responsibilities while navigating life challenges. I am most comfortable supporting clients who are ready to reflect, build skills, and work toward personal growth.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Direct
Intelligent
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Life Transitions
+8
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the next steps in your life? I am passionate about creating a supportive and affirming space where individuals can explore their experiences, gain insight, and develop meaningful coping strategies. With extensive experience working with individuals—including children, teens, adults, and elders—I help clients navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship concerns. When working with clients experiencing anxiety and depression, I use evidence-based approaches to help them understand their emotions, identify triggers, and build effective coping skills to regain a sense of balance and well-being. I guide clients through life transitions, whether it’s adjusting to a new phase of life, career changes, or shifting family dynamics, by fostering resilience and helping them create a path forward that aligns with their values and goals. For those engaging in identity exploration, I provide a nonjudgmental space to reflect on personal, cultural, and societal influences, helping clients cultivate self-acceptance and confidence in who they are. I also support individuals and couples in navigating relationship challenges, whether it involves improving communication, setting healthy boundaries, or healing from past relational wounds. I take an inclusive, culturally responsive approach to therapy, ensuring that every client feels seen, heard, and valued. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I tailor sessions to meet each individual’s unique background and needs. My goal is to empower clients with the tools they need to foster personal growth, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. I believe therapy should be a collaborative, empowering experience where clients feel supported in their journey toward healing and self-discovery. My style is direct, warm, compassionate, and goal-oriented, helping clients not only process their emotions but also develop concrete strategies to create meaningful change.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Life Transitions
+8
Greetings. I am an experienced, enthusiastic therapist who truly believes in our ability to heal. We can increase and build upon your capacity for joy and meaningful relationships with self and others by creating a safe space together in which to work. I am here to serve you by learning about your individual needs, experiences, beliefs and goals as the basis of our work together. I am eager to help you to discover what works for you and assist you in letting go of what has not worked in the past. I think we oftentimes listen more to what we say to ourselves than what others say to us yet many times that voice within us are old tapes from the past. Let's take a compassionate view together to create the changes you seek in your life.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Trauma and PTSD
+8
Hi there, I'm Carina! I identify as a first generation Mexican-American woman that is proud of her roots, culture, and ability to help you. I wanted to provide that space for others and give back to my world in a positive way. My goals for you Thank you for taking the first step in your healing journey. I'm hoping to walk alongside you as you navigate what brings you here. I work with first generation Latinos, individuals facing interpersonal struggles, teens and adults with depression and anxiety, families, and those maneuvering trauma, life changes, and grief. My approach Theoretically speaking, I utilize an eclectic approach, which means that I tailor the therapy to your specific needs using the approaches that best fit your needs. I have a humanistic approach and utilize interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and gestalt, among other approaches to aid youon your journey to heal. My communication style In the therapy room, I treat you as the expert in your life. I provide tools, coping skills, insights, and interventions to help you move past roadblocks. All your inner thoughts are welcome here, and we work at your pace. This is your safe place where you should feel comfortable. My goals for you It is a collaboration where I want to hear what you, as a client, want to achieve, and I work with you in getting to a place where you feel comfortable achieving the goals we set.
Available
Authentic
Direct
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Serious Mental Illness
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience, and I’ve had the privilege of serving clients in California for nearly three decades. I've worked in a variety of settings from psychiatric hospitals and emergency rooms to outpatient clinics, jails, and community health centers. No matter where I’ve been, my passion has always been helping people heal, grow, and find hope. I work with adults of all ages—whether you’re 18 or 98, And, I don't buy into that "old person" baloney. How would you be if you didn't know the day you were born? I enjoy working with individuals and couples, whether you come in alone or together, we can discuss what matters to the both of you's, I do use some of the Gottman's approach. I specialize in trauma, including childhood abuse, military service, serious accidents, and other life-altering events. I also have extensive experience helping people navigate grief and loss, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and (SMI) seriously mentally illI clients. My approach to therapy is collaborative and interactive. I draw from a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and relaxation skills. I bring compassion, listening. and supportive therapy to all sessions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on crisis teams, partnered with law enforcement, and responded to emergencies in homes, hospitals, and even at Ground Zero in New York City after 9/11. These experiences have shaped my understanding of trauma and resilience, and I continue to use the skills I’ve learned to help clients through life’s most challenging moments. If you’re ready to take the next step, Let’s work together to move forward—wherever you want your journey to go.
Available
Warm
Empowering
Intelligent
Specialties
Coping Skills
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
+22
In your journey, perhaps you have discovered that the roots of your disharmony are not identified. Would you would like to gain insight toward become aware of the underlying causes of your problematic issues – towards recovering your authentic self? I would be honored to help you discover for yourself the vital components to authentic healing. I would like to include here a note to our modern-day warriors – today’s public servants. I am speaking to those individuals who must daily share, up close, the pain of others – our first responders - nurses, paramedics, law enforcement, military, and all those who serve the public. You may find yourself having significant impairment in your social or occupational areas of functioning, or you may have the need to process a stressful event you have experienced. If you begin experiencing increased emotional arousal (anger, irritability, fear, depression) in daily events, you may be experiencing acute stress response. There are critical components involved in coming to terms with acute or post-traumatic stress, and I would be honored to help you recognize and implement these steps. I have been there.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Hello! I am currently seeing clients virtually throughout California. I enjoy helping adults become their authentic selves in a world that tries its best to control who they are and how they identify. I want to help my clients think outside the box society tries to put them in, help them think for themself, and hold space for them as they take the unbeaten path. I help clients with anxiety, life transitions, use trauma informed care, and I am EMDR trained.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
+9
Hi, my name is Julie. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist based in Los Angeles , CA., where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, supporting you through talking, art making, somatic experiencing, breath work, and mindfulness. Your therapeutic process will be a unique reflection of who you are and what your goals for therapy are.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Firstly, I want to commend you for seeking therapeutic services! Whether you're looking to address depression, anxiety, trauma, stressors at work, relationship issues, family conflict, or life transitions you're taking an important step in the right direction. I have experience in working with adults with all of these presenting concerns, and know that you don't need to walk this path alone! I enjoy working with adults from all different cultural backgrounds, and I am an LGBTQ+ ally! I received my MA in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in MFT from Pepperdine University in 2016. My background and clinical experience includes working with trauma such as sexual assault, childhood abuse, victims of crime, and intergenerational trauma within families.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
+8
Hi there! My name is Lana Trapp, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe therapy is a uniquely transformative process and that the benefits are endless. I find it extremely rewarding and truly an honor to be invited into one's life and inner world. My priority is to create a safe and supportive space in therapy in order to build and promote trust throughout the therapeutic process. I am here to get to know you and what you are wanting from therapy. I will support you always and challenge you when needed and appropriate. I have a supportive, flexible and easy-going personality. I also believe laughter and humor have a place in therapy. I cannot imagine doing any other kind of work. Helping others and being part of one's therapeutic journey are passions of mine. This is where I am meant to be, and I do hope our paths cross for I would love to work with you!
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Direct
Specialties
Foster Care/Adoption
School Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Hello, and congratulations on taking the first step into your therapeutic journey! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California. I received my Masters from Azusa Pacific University and my Bachelor's degree from CSU Channel Islands. I have over 14 years of experience working with various populations and settings. I believe that everyone has experienced something that shapes who they are today, and I'm passionate about using my own experiences to support others in achieving their goals and finding resilience. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, I'm here to provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings, overcome obstacles, and move forward with confidence.
VirtualAvailable
Intelligent
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Career Counseling
LGBTQ
Self Esteem
+9
At my core, I am a therapist who believes in the transformative power of depth, empathy, humor, and the arts. I’ve spent my career helping people understand themselves more fully — not only by reducing symptoms, but by uncovering the narratives, emotions, and self-limiting beliefs that have kept them small or stuck. I work from a humanistic and psychoanalytic foundation, integrating mindfulness, ACT, and solution-focused strategies to help clients access resilience, self-compassion, and real change. I bring a warm, grounded, and creative presence into the room. My background as an artist and writer shapes my work: I’m attentive to symbolism, story, imagination, and the deeper layers of a person’s emotional life. Humor is also one of my most natural tools, not to avoid pain, but to help clients feel safe, open, and connected as they explore difficult experiences. Across corporate mental health, trauma work, refugee support, and private practice, I’ve seen how people flourish when they’re permitted to be fully themselves. I help clients build self-esteem through honesty, curiosity, and acceptance; loosen rigid patterns; and move beyond the internalized messages or roles that no longer serve them.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Sex Therapy
+5
Providing a safe space for your healing, growth and self-exploration is my number one priority. I work from a place of non-judgement, empowerment, humor and unconditional support. Offering structured techniques and a sense of companionship during this sometimes difficult journey of life. Individuals: I specialize in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Perfectionism, Low Self-esteem, Burn-out & Sex/Intimacy challenges. Using a combination of CBT, Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, we will work toward your goals and help you find confidence, fulfillment and a balanced life. Couples: Love, intimacy & partnership are often the most beautiful parts of our life, but they also are often painful, frustrating and difficult to navigate. If you find yourselves struggling, I’m here to get you back on the same team, improve communication, find balance and reignite the love that brought you together. I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to reduce conflict by identifying negative cycles & underlying needs. I also provide therapy for couples who are moving into a new chapter, sex therapy, premarital counseling & affair recovery. For all: I am committed to bringing inclusive and informed care to all, and am experienced working with clients from various ethnicities, immigration histories, sexualities, gender orientations and lifestyle preferences. I strive to not only respect, but to work within the framework of your personal and cultural systems and expectations.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
ADHD
Grief
Life Transitions
+6
I’m a clinical and forensic psychologist who was raised in California and Hawaii. I strive to create a therapy space that feels warm, collaborative, and genuine—one where you can bring your whole self, including the messy, complicated, and sometimes funny parts of being human. I work with people from all backgrounds and identities, and I’m particularly drawn to supporting people navigating grief, life transitions, multicultural identities, relationship challenges, serious mental illness, and other complex experiences. My approach is psychodynamic and integrative, which means we’ll pay attention to the patterns and themes that have developed over time and how they may be showing up in your life and relationships today.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
Women's Issues
+6
Hello, I'm an experienced therapist with over 25 years in the field. I have always been interested in people’s stories and support clients facing a variety of issues: insomnia, sadness, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship challenges, work and life stress,and lgbtq support. If you are facing a challenge,it may be helpful to talk to an empathetic professional trained to help you develop new perspectives, feel supported and make changes. My focus is on the uniqueness of each client and feel it is important to establish rapport and a partnership so that the therapy experience is collaborative. I will not simply sit and listen but will interact, ask questions, and offer suggestions. I enjoy working with adults of any age in individual therapy. Some of my specialties include stress management, grief and loss, anxiety , self-esteem and supporting clients facing life changes. With more than 25 years of experience, I consider myself an eclectic therapist using an Integrative Holistic approach. I use a variety of tools from different therapies including Rogerian, Cognitive Behavioral, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Client Centered and Family of Origin in order to best support a client’s journey toward relief and wholeness of Mind, Body, and Spirit. I look forward to working with you and invite you to reach out.
VirtualAvailable
Intelligent
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Domestic Violence
Saha Jamshed is a licensed social worker in the state of California. She is actively engaged in various settings in support of the most vulnerable within our community. Her therapeutic style is strength-based and incorporates a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These approaches help with the development of perspective and coping skills, which in turn enhance quality of life. Saha is most passionate about addressing the multi-generational cycle of violence with an emphasis on promoting healthy relationships. Saha has her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies from UC Davis, and holds a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. CERTIFICATIONS (or in progress): Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Domestic Violence Advocate Positive Discipline
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
+10
I’m an experienced psychotherapist with a broad clinical background working with clients across the lifespan and a wide range of mental health concerns and life challenges. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults—from individuals facing significant mental health challenges and trauma to those simply needing support, clarity, or direction during a difficult season of life. I also support fellow therapists as they navigate personal and professional challenges. I bring that depth of experience to a practice that is warm, collaborative, and practical, helping clients better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Available
Direct
Intelligent
Open-minded
Specialties
Family Conflict
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
+1
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 24 years of clinical experience helping adolescents and adults heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change in their lives. I specialize in working with individuals affected by domestic violence, emotional, physical, mental, and sexual abuse, childhood neglect, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Throughout my career, I have worked in nonprofit community mental health settings in a variety of leadership and clinical roles, including Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor, while maintaining a private practice since 2010. Since 2019, I have focused primarily on private practice and genuinely enjoy the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and support clients through their healing and growth. My approach is compassionate, direct, intuitive, and empowering. I believe people are resilient and capable of change when provided with the right support, tools, and insight. Together, we work to understand how past experiences continue to affect present-day thoughts, emotions, relationships, and decision-making, while developing practical strategies to improve self-worth, restore functioning, and achieve personal, educational, career, and relationship goals. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches, I tailor treatment to each client's unique needs, strengths, cultural background, and life experiences. My goal is to help clients move beyond survival, reclaim their sense of self, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Emotional Regulation
Life Transitions
+10
I'm Casey Binstadt, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Interwoven Connection. I work with individuals navigating some of life's most disorienting moments — divorce, infertility, relationship shifts, and the transitions that quietly reshape who you are. My approach is warm, honest, and grounded in real connection. If you're ready to stop feeling stuck, I'd love to help.
Offers in-person in Larkspur, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Humorous
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Postpartum
+7
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety and depression. It’s my passion to work with young adults and adults with the number of challenges they can face to help them learn how to manage their feelings and develop ways to better cope with life. I do see children as well if they're able to meet independently virtually. I also enjoy working with new parents to navigate managing their new identity and improve their parenting skills. My approach to therapy is personable and genuine. I find that my style is particularly beneficial to those looking for a safe space free of judgment while getting honest engagement. I’m expressive, use humor, and genuinely enjoy getting to be a therapist.
VirtualAvailable

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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.