Therapists in California

Find the best therapist in California for your needs on Grow Therapy. With 15 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: 1/13/2026

Rated 5.0 stars out of 522 ratings
Rated 5.0 stars out of 522 ratings

Often rebooked

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
+6
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients within California via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults while specializing in stress, life transitions, and anxiety. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, while tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment, where you can thrive and be yourself.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 5.0 stars out of 513 ratings
Rated 5.0 stars out of 513 ratings
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Peer Relationships
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+3
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I provide culturally sensitive, gender-affirming care to adults and couples seeking support with trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I'm passionate about creating a safe space where your voice is heard and together, we can build stronger coping skills and communication.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 4.9 stars out of 549 ratings
Rated 4.9 stars out of 549 ratings
Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Grief
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help you build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and find authentic self-expression during times of grief, trauma, or overwhelm. Together, we'll navigate your healing journey so you can thrive with greater self-awareness and confidence.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 4.9 stars out of 571 ratings
Rated 4.9 stars out of 571 ratings
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Autism
Depression
LGBTQ
+10
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I love helping people who feel a little different or quirky navigate challenges like anxiety, ADHD, or trauma. My work draws on humor and a deep understanding of diverse identities to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 4.8 stars out of 590 ratings
Rated 4.8 stars out of 590 ratings
Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent

Specialties

Self Esteem
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
+16
I'm a psychologist licensed in California, and I offer a warm and welcoming space where adults can explore personal growth, navigate stress, and find meaning through challenges like trauma, anxiety, loss, and life transitions. My strength-based approach incorporates dream analysis, spirituality, and social justice to help you build resilience and move toward a more fulfilling life.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 4.9 stars out of 518 ratings
Rated 4.9 stars out of 518 ratings

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented

Specialties

Parenting
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
+6
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I help adults navigate trauma, parenting challenges, and family dynamics by meeting you where you are and supporting your healing journey. Together, we'll move at your pace to find growth and self-compassion along the way.
VirtualAvailable
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Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hello dear reader, I am Carol, born and raised in Malaysia and have been residing in the US for over three decades since my undergraduate years in New England and eventually resettling in Southern California. Prior to my full time work as a therapist, I spent most of my life engaged in social justice work focused on racial solidarity building, immigrant rights and worker rights advocacy and in the anti-violence against women movement. I have a background in healing and prevention work within public health, health and community mental health agencies, immigration, family and criminal court-based trauma services, in academia, with global NGOs on women's health services for over three decades in the US and South East Asia. This drive to engage in social change work stemmed from my experiences growing up as a child of working class immigrants in Asia, having experienced, embodied and witnessed the painful effects and realities of racism, colorism, classism and xenophobia, from as young as I can remember. Gratefully, I also experienced the antidote in the goodness, solidarity, strengths, creativity, joy, mutual aid, deep friendships, faith, spirituality and community caring for each other, amidst life's hurdles. As a child, I strived to be a part of the solution, not a bystander, but an agent of social change, to knit communities in solidarity for peace. As a grown person, I have met my calling in bearing witness for healing harms done to the soul, holding a nurturing, loving and protective space for those looking to mend the raw and painful places that have yet to be tended, to find or reclaim the innate voice of your wisdom to speak your truth and to build, rebuild or restore inner strength and confidence.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 5.0 stars out of 55 ratings
Rated 5.0 stars out of 55 ratings
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Eating Disorders
LGBTQ
Women's Issues
+1
I'm a queer, feminist therapist who creates a warm, affirming space for clients navigating body image concerns and eating disorders. My approach is rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES) and LGBTQ+ affirming care, with a deep belief that therapy should feel both supportive and empowering. I’m here to help you not just get through the hard weeks, but to feel seen, heard, and equipped with tools to move through life with more ease. I know how vulnerable it can be to seek help—especially around food and body image—and I strive to offer a space where you can be your full self without judgment. In addition to talk therapy, I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps process and heal from trauma, distressing memories, and deeply rooted beliefs that may be holding you back.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 5.0 stars out of 59 ratings
Rated 5.0 stars out of 59 ratings
Empowering
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Grief
Parenting
Women's Issues
+6
Are you struggling emotionally during the process of trying to build your family? Has the experience of trying to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and become a parent been much harder or more complicated than you expected? This is so common, and so difficult to talk about. The grief, loss, frustration, anger, and deep sadness can be hard to navigate. I can help. I specialize in working with people struggling with infertility, high risk pregnancy, pregnancy and infant loss, adjusting to parenthood, or building a life that looks different than you anticipated. I provide a warm and supportive space to work through these challenges honestly, where we can confront how you are feeling and move towards feeling whole.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 5.0 stars out of 53 ratings
Rated 5.0 stars out of 53 ratings
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

ADHD
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting women across California who are navigating life with a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis. If you're an adult woman seeking understanding and practical tools for ADHD, I'm here to help you find strategies that honor your unique strengths.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 5.0 stars out of 52 ratings
Rated 5.0 stars out of 52 ratings
Authentic
Direct

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders
+6
I am a compassionate and direct therapist who prioritizes building REAL CONNECTION. My approach is anti-diet and rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES) and LGBTQ+ affirmative care. I went through my own journey to heal my relationship with food and my body, and for the past 13 years, have centered my career around helping others do the same. I strive to offer therapy that is grounded in connection, knowledge, and authenticity in order to help my clients develop healthier relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves. I passionately believe my clients CAN experience FREER and FULLER lives.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 5.0 stars out of 566 ratings
Rated 5.0 stars out of 566 ratings
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Depression
Eating Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
+3
I identify as queer, fat, femme and have a mixture of indigenous and colonizer DNA. I share this first because the way we identify matters. Many reasons and factors stop us from being ourselves around others and often, when we can't fully live who we are, our mental health suffers. If that's you, I'm here to help. We can work through body image issues, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, trauma, conflict management together if you're willing to do the work of honestly engaging in therapy with me. I grew up on the East Coast to immigrant parents from Colombia and lived in SoCal for 15 years and recently moved back home to be near my parents. I have a rescued pitbull that brings me lots of peace and joy and you might see him napping behind me via telehealth sessions. I enjoy hiking, cooking, reading (fiction for fun), and taking care of my indoor plants. I love learning about indigenous wisdom/practices from all over the world, herbalism, tarot, and other healing practices and beliefs that folks use to find meaning and wellness. Last but not least, I really love my job! And I do it because I believe in it and have witnessed many people shift, grow, break patterns and learn new ones that significantly improve quality of life. If you're curious but unsure if I'd be the right fit for you, email me and we can schedule a 15 minute chat (free of charge) where you can get a better idea and ask a few questions to find out if this would be a good option for you. Please keep your email short and only include your interest in scheduling a 15 minute call and 1 or 2 sentences of what you're looking for. My email is: ericaarizalcsw @ gmail.com
VirtualAvailable
Rated 5.0 stars out of 519 ratings
Rated 5.0 stars out of 519 ratings
Empowering
Warm
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Welcome. If you are seeking relief from anxiety, the effects of Traumatic life events, or are on a Spiritual journey to live your life from the place of your True Self, I am committed to helping you get there. I am a warm and compassionate clinician, dedicated to creating a therapeutic relationship where you can build on your strengths and overcome barriers. Whether you've experienced or witnessed abuse, neglect, violence, grief, natural or man-made disasters, major life changes, or more, we can work toward healing and thriving. Together, and at a comfortable pace, we will gain a better understanding of your symptoms and what caused them to take on such a large role in your life. Using evidence-based treatment methods including IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) we can actually heal the underlying cause, thus relaxing current symptoms and allowing you to live your life with calm and confidence, free from internal barriers. It is my honor to assist people from all walks of life find the Calmness, Clarity, Courage and Confidence needed to effectively address life's challenges. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and hold certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation. My educational focus was social work in Indigenous communities and I have considerable experience working with folks who have been in the foster-care system. It is always my aim to affirm and be allied with BIPOC and LGBTQI2S+ individuals and communities. "We live most of our life in our head, let's make it a peaceful place" - Buddhist teaching.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 4.9 stars out of 533 ratings
Rated 4.9 stars out of 533 ratings
Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+3
I am a dedicated Licensed Professional in Private Practice in the Los Angeles area, with over 20 years of direct counseling experience. I provide high-quality services aimed at helping clients achieve a balanced perspective on their mental health. My goal is to assist clients in developing the skills needed to maintain emotional well-being through life's challenges. Ultimately, my primary aim is to enhance the overall well-being and mental health of my clients.
VirtualAvailable
Rated 5.0 stars out of 53 ratings
Rated 5.0 stars out of 53 ratings
Empowering
Authentic

Specialties

Grief
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
+4
I believe that we all deserve a safe space to process our experiences, and my primary goal is to provide you that space. I provide a person-centered approach that emphasizes helping my clients build self-compassion, as I believe that it is only from a place of self-compassion that we can feel grounded within ourselves enough to develop a compassionate relationship with others around us. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, trauma informed, and practical, and I believe that we are all on a healing journey and see myself as a fellow traveler. It is an honor to walk by your side
VirtualAvailable

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Why filter by California rather than a city like LA?

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.

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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.