Therapists in California

Find the best therapist in California for your needs on Grow Therapy. With 25 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.

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Amber Ruiz

LMFT, 5 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Coping Skills
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
+10
I am recovery oriented licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has provided mental health services in the Los Angeles area since 2022. I believe that in life we go through experiences where we need support and an opportunity to heal in a non-judgmental space. It is my honor and privilege to provide this space and offer support through my education and experience to best resolve issues troubling my clients. I have specialized experience working with transition age youth as well as queer folks to assist with mental health letters for gender affirming care.
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Obed Romero

LPCC, 7 years of experience

Intelligent
Humorous

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
+4
With 7 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California, I offer a warm and supportive space for adults to navigate anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach blends empathy, authenticity, and practical therapeutic skills to help you feel seen and empowered to make meaningful changes.
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Mark Mitchell

LMFT, 40 years of experience

Solution oriented
Open-minded
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Men's Issues
Older Adults
+1
As a Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults and seniors work through anxiety, men's issues, and life transitions using practical strategies like CBT and strength-based approaches. My focus is on offering hope and tools for personal growth, always in a supportive and nonjudgmental space.
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Vince Morda

LMFT, 21 years of experience

Direct
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
+6
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey and I'm here to make sure that it's meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life, transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also specialize in working with couples families and relationship difficulties. I take a client centered collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I'm here to provide a safe and supportive environment, where you can be yourself.
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Isabel Schmidt

LMFT, 9 years of experience

Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Spirituality
Hello! I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in the state of California since November 2017. I worked with children and youth from 2015-2023 in a community-based clinic. From December 2023 to August 2025, I worked with adults struggling with substance abuse who are part of a treatment court program. In August of 2025, I transitioned to private practice where I am primarily serving individuals struggling with relationship issues/life transitions.
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Roxana Parker

LMFT, 4 years of experience

Humorous
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Military/Veterans
+7
¡Hablo Español! Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Roxana, and I’m a first-generation Mexican-American, born and raised in Southern California. I proudly served in the Marine Corps and have been working in mental health since 2012, providing case management to individuals facing homelessness and severe mental illness. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse settings throughout Riverside County, including Domestic Violence and Forensic Mental Health, where I worked closely with men in the Criminal Justice System. During my practicum, I provided individual counseling to military members, veterans, and first responders, helping them address relationship conflicts, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as Gottman Relationship Method (Level 1). However, I believe that effective therapy begins with a genuine, person-to-person connection—one that builds trust, fosters open communication, and creates a sense of safety and mutual respect. My goal is to create a space where clients feel truly seen and valued, and I occasionally use humor to support meaningful therapeutic work that fosters long-lasting growth and change. Thank you again for visiting my profile—it would be an honor to work with you!
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Kristen O'Dwyer

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Warm
Solution oriented
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
+3
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience supporting women and young adults in California as they work through anxiety, burnout, and life's transitions. I offer evidence-based therapies and nondenominational faith-based counseling, creating a compassionate space where you can heal, set boundaries, and feel truly understood.
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Kim Ortega

LMFT, 4 years of experience

Empowering
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Self Esteem
+7
I help adults and teens in California navigate anxiety, life transitions, and cultural expectations by offering a supportive space to build coping skills and reconnect with their strengths. My approach draws on personal and professional insight as a first-generation Latina, and I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support your growth and healing.
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Tatiana Buch

LPCC, 8 years of experience

Empowering
Solution oriented
Humorous

Specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Self Esteem
+8
I strive to create a compassionate and supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their feelings and experiences with honesty and curiosity. In this environment, healing begins through greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and a stronger connection to one’s authentic self—key elements in easing anxiety, lifting depression, and fostering personal growth. I help clients understand and harmonize the parts within them that often carry pain or conflict. By bringing compassion to these inner experiences, clients can reduce the internal struggles that fuel anxiety and depression, allowing for deeper balance and emotional freedom.
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Antoine Heard

LCSW, 7 years of experience

Authentic
Intelligent
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my Masters from California State University, Fullerton, and have been practicing for 7 years. I help couples and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma related symptoms navigate these different challenges. I will accept you, validate you, challenge you, but most importantly, give you a space to be all that you are.
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Zoe Spears

LMFT, 6 years of experience

Empowering
Solution oriented
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Women's Issues
+3
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I help teens (16+), adults, and couples work through anxiety, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My approach is warm and compassionate, using attachment-based and Gottman methods to support you in building healthier connections with yourself and others.
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Anjana Khosla

LMFT, 9 years of experience

Authentic
Holistic
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+8
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in both states of CA and TN with a deep passion for working with people from diverse backgrounds. I believe every human being deserves to be seen and live in a way that brings about peace, self-love, and a positive self-image. This can be difficult when the messaging around us is in direct contradiction to knowing our worth and we may end up feeling isolated and alone. My hope is to provide you with the support we all deserve in order to live as fully as possible through an exploration of your own needs and an identification of tools, resources, and supports to validate those needs. I believe we all have an inherent birthright to exist in peace and that is what I strive to support my clients in achieving in their minds, hearts, and ultimately their lives.
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Kristen Montiel

LMFT, 15 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Addiction
+9
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I help adults and couples work through challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship struggles. My goal is to support you in finding hope, healing, and renewed satisfaction in your life and relationships.
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Jacqueline Manley

LMFT, 25 years of experience

Empowering
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
+6
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I'm here to help you manage anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges so you can feel more balanced and confident in your daily life. Using compassion and evidence-based approaches like CBT and EFT, I support adults seeking real growth and self-kindness—let's work together to help you feel your best.
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Joel Bugay

LMFT, 15 years of experience

Empowering
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+2
My focus at the outset of therapy and throughout is to provide you an open, supportive, and encouraging environment. I strive to create a safe and welcoming therapeutic setting for you to begin to process and heal. I belief that the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance for the therapeutic journey to be effective. For this reason, building strong and collaborative trusting relationships with you is essential. It is my view that every individual is unique and arrives in therapy with their own unique strengths. I seek to empower you to identify and utilize your strengths to create meaningful change.
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Amber Osijo

LMFT, 11 years of experience

Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
+7
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. For almost a decade, I have worked to help many diverse clients, including adults, teens, children, and seniors. Treatment areas have included depression, anxiety, mood disorders, crisis intervention, self-esteem, marital counseling, pre-marital counseling, grief, and more. I am a client-centered therapist who works collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals. The most common theoretical approaches I use in my practice include CBT, DBT, Trauma-focused therapy, and the Gottman Method. My sessions can be described as warm, inviting, supportive, collaborative, and educational. When working with me, I will not only listen to your concerns but also help you identify ways to address and overcome them.
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Kelly Douglas

LMFT, 20 years of experience

Solution oriented
Authentic
Direct

Specialties

Depression
Coping Skills
Grief
+2
If you are feeling stuck, and unable to make changes in your life, you're not alone. Whether it's in your professional life, your personal life, or both, feeling unsuccessful at doing life may affect your mood, your outlook, and your health. Repeated frustration and disappointment can lead to depression, anxiety, problems sleeping, etc. For 20 years, I have worked with people to help them unlearn negative behaviors and thinking patterns, replacing them with new habits and ideas that support the changes they want to make. Through experiencing success, most people find a new sense of accomplishment that improves their mood, enabling them to take better care of themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally, Deciding to enter into therapy is an important decision. I believe that it can be a major turning point in your life, and by working through a modality that considers your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, you are very likely to achieve the quality of life that you are seeking.
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Dr. Tracy Mallett

LP, 25 years of experience

Solution oriented
Warm
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Family Conflict
Parenting
+9
As a psychologist in California, I help individuals, couples, and families work through challenges like anxiety, family conflict, and parenting struggles. Drawing on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and the Gottman Method, I support clients in building stronger relationships and improving their wellbeing.
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Alyssa Bianconi Momtaheni

LMFT, 11 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I offer a supportive, direct approach to help you overcome trauma and life's challenges. I focus on practical tools and compassionate guidance, whether you're seeking help individually or as a couple.
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Dr. Cathryn Leff

LMFT, 27 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Depression
Parenting
+2
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults and couples work through challenges like anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, using approaches such as the Gottman method to support healthy communication and connection.
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Bria Lewis

LMFT, 5 years of experience

New to Grow

Holistic
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Spirituality
+8
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, supporting individuals and couples through life transitions, emotional challenges, and relationship concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable opening up, exploring difficult emotions, and building healthier patterns. Together, we focus on growth, healing, and creating stronger, more fulfilling connections.
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Kawanna Gritney

LMFT, 13 years of experience

Empowering
Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
+1
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults work through anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges so you can feel more confident and hopeful about your life. Together, we can address issues from your past and strengthen how you show up in your relationships.
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John William Johnson

LMFT, 44 years of experience

Holistic
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
I help couples and individuals to navigate turbulent times to find their innate vitality and loving relationships. As a couples therapist, I can help you move beyond patterns of arguing and conflict. You will learn how to communicate and express yourself and be heard and received. I also help couples who are striving to find a path to either stay together or move in. I also guide individuals with financial and/or time constraints to move towards a life balancing family, work and personal passion. I have decades of experience helping people achieve a healthy, happy long life filled with joy and connection. When we work together, I listen to your story. I bring decades of experience, but you are the expert on your own life. I’ll do a deep dive to understand how your symptoms affect you. My role isn’t to diagnose or label you. Instead, I offer invitations to explore new perspectives, try different approaches, and gently challenge the patterns holding you back. I feel confident about my abilities to help you to move forward into the life you have always desired. Therapy can be a daunting experience. I appreciate your courage in pursuing help. I always bring a sense of playfulness to the journey. Things can be hard and still be fun. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Judy Jordan

LMFT, 20 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Open-minded

Specialties

Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
+9
I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California, dedicated to helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families work through challenges like anxiety, depression, and grief. With over 20 years of experience, I create a safe environment where you can grow, heal, and reach your full potential.
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Rickey Bates

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Authentic
Direct
Solution oriented

Specialties

Couples Counseling
LGBTQ
Military/Veterans
+10
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I draw on over a decade of experience to help adults and elders navigate concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR to support clients in building resilience and achieving meaningful personal growth.
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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 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.

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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.