Therapists in California
Find the best therapist in California for your needs on Grow Therapy. With 21 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: 8/8/2025
Lamont Hernandez
LMFT, 13 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
+3
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I use mindfulness-based therapy to help adults work through challenges like anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My focus is on supporting you to feel better and develop practical skills to reach your goals.
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Tosh Fritsch
LMFT, 25 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Depression
+19
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I’m passionate about supporting children, teens, adults, and families as they navigate challenges like anxiety, coping skills, school issues, and more. With nearly 25 years of experience—especially working with students and families in Sonoma County—I use approaches like CBT to help clients grow and thrive together.
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Erik Sean Bidinger-Boggess
LCSW, 15 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
+10
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and I'm here to help adults in California work through challenges like anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I aim to guide you in responding to your thoughts and feelings so you can move forward with greater confidence and support.
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Kristy Randall
LCSW, 12 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
+8
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker helping teens, young adults, and parents in California navigate anxiety, self-esteem issues, and life’s challenges with compassion and practical tools. Together, we’ll explore new ways to understand yourself, build confidence, and handle stress so you can feel more supported and empowered.
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Orin Conant
LMFT, 15 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anger Management
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults and teens work through depression, trauma, and anger by fostering self-understanding and self-compassion. Using approaches like CBT, DBT, and compassion-focused therapy, I provide a supportive space for you to overcome challenges and build a healthier relationship with yourself.
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Ezrimayr Chioma
LMFT, 18 years of experience
Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+1
I am a Somatic Psychotherapist, with a focus on empowering women to claim themselves in life. I focus on a woman’s relationship to herself (or their self) and how they respond to their inner child, inner self or selves, their inner experience, their close relationships, their community and the world. When our collaboration is working, between you and I, we can find the patterns in your life that keep you stuck in ruts outside your awareness. (Grow may report that I take insurances other than Kaiser, but I only work with Kaiser/Kaiser Permanente at this time.)
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Karin Huang
LMFT, 10 years of experience
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Depression
Post Partum
Self Esteem
+10
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I support adults and teens facing challenges like depression, postpartum concerns, and life transitions. I use a whole-person approach and CBT to help you find balance and feel better in your daily life.
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Pam Lozoff
LCSW, 5 years of experience
Specialties
ADHD
Grief
Life Transitions
+10
Growing up in Silicon Valley, I learned to live from the head and to achieve, seriously burning out at several points along the way and being gravely disconnected from my body and my voice. Yearning for a more grounded and alive way of being, I turned to the traditions of mindfulness, Buddhism, and somatics (body-based practices).
I now connect to my clients from this place: recognizing something needs to change, some pattern(s) need to be interrupted, and wanting to come into a more present, alive, and whole-hearted way of living. By returning to the body, we can tap into your wisdom, your aliveness, and your true self for you and within your relationships.
I love to work with fellow recovering over-achievers, caregivers/ parents, neurodivergent folks, queer folks, and teens and I also offer parent-teen & family sessions.
Virtual
Offers in-person in Oakland, CA - Accepting clients in CA
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Blake Kerr
LCSW, 20 years of experience
Humorous
Intelligent
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ
+17
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults and teens strengthen their well-being and build coping skills for challenges like anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I'm here to support you in finding your strengths and navigating whatever life brings your way.
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Anh Ta
LMFT, 16 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Authentic
Direct
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help teens and adults navigate loss, life transitions, career challenges, and relationship stress using a holistic and straightforward approach. I'm here to support you as you work toward your goals and embrace positive change.
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Wendy Patterson
LCSW, 20 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
Life Transitions
Hello and welcome! As a licensed clinical social worker in California, I offer a safe and supportive space to help you navigate anxiety, grief, and life transitions using CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. I'm here to help you feel understood and empowered as you work toward the life and relationships you deserve.
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Jonathan H Josebachvili
LMFT, 28 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Empowering
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self Esteem
Spirituality
+18
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I offer warm, compassionate support for adults navigating life’s challenges, whether you’re coping with anxiety, relationship concerns, or seeking personal fulfillment. I’m here to help you find clarity, healing, and authentic growth on your journey.
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Howard Grossman
LMFT, 17 years of experience
Solution oriented
Direct
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
+3
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults and older adults overcome anxiety, trauma, and chronic health challenges by creating a safe and supportive space for healing and growth. I use an interactive approach, including CBT, to help you build resilience and make meaningful changes in your life.
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Johnny Zhong
LMFT, 8 years of experience
Open-minded
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Child or Adolescent
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I use a client-centered approach to help children, teens, and adults navigate trauma, grief, and life transitions. I draw on EMDR and my experience with stress, anxiety, and body image to support your unique journey toward healing.
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David Volker
LPCC, 7 years of experience
Open-minded
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+7
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor supporting adults and elders across California as they navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and family challenges. My approach is holistic and trauma-informed, helping you find deeper connection, meaning, and safety in your life and relationships.
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Sierra Forest
LMFT, 9 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+6
I'm passionate about uplifting clients in California and helping you build confidence, navigate life's changes, and find inner peace. Together, we can explore your feelings in a supportive space and create a path toward personal growth and well-being.
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Dee Forrest
LMFT, 19 years of experience
Authentic
Direct
Open-minded
Specialties
Couples Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Suicidal Ideation
+2
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I offer a supportive space to explore your struggles and aspirations, helping you manage life's stress and work toward balance. Together, we'll integrate mind, body, and spirit so you can achieve greater harmony and personal growth.
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Jeff Danese
LPCC, 15 years of experience
Intelligent
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Grief
Military/Veterans
Spirituality
+11
Ex-professor, ex-monk, and ex-ex-pat with over 15 years of clinical experience licensed in both Washington (LMHC) and California (LPCC) but living in Sacramento where I provide mental health counseling, group psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychedelic integration, consultations, mindfulness coaching, and personalized intensive residential retreats or rehab for anyone (over 16 y. o.) sincerely seeking help to achieve personal goals and to live a better life. After 4 years of international experience, over 10 years of graduate school, and another 10 years teaching at SJSU in Psychology and Comparative Religious Studies, I have returned now to my original professional mental health practice.
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Louisa Gluck
LMFT, 32 years of experience
Open-minded
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Life Transitions
Spirituality
Women's Issues
+4
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I offer holistic support for adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, career concerns, and grief by drawing on somatic, compassion-focused, and transpersonal approaches. I welcome clients interested in exploring mind-body-spirit connections and integrating their personal and spiritual journeys.
Virtual
Offers in-person in Santa Rosa, CA - Accepting clients in CA
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Ashwini Gupta
LMFT, 20 years of experience
Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Spirituality
+10
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting adults and older adults across California as they navigate life transitions, relationships, and challenges like depression and trauma. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches, I help clients find meaning and create positive change while staying connected to what truly matters to them.
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Grey Evergreen
LCSW, 4 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering
Specialties
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Spirituality
+10
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults, teens, and elders navigate life's transitions and challenges by integrating mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion into our work together. My approach combines mindfulness-based therapy and solution-focused strategies to support clients in finding greater self-awareness and presence in their daily lives.
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Frequently asked questions
Why filter by California rather than a city
like LA?
When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. 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.
Will my therapist take insurance?
When booking you’ll be asked to verify with your Member ID. However, if you don’t have any of the insurances available you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.
How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?
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.
What are the "Clients say I'm" badges?
Grow Therapy asks patients about their experience with therapists after they have had a certain number of sessions. After enough responses, we add those characteristics to their profiles to help you find the best online therapists for you. We're still working on collecting this information from all our therapists.
Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?
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.
What to expect during your first session?
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.
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.