Therapists in California
Find the best therapist in California for your needs on Grow Therapy. With 1159 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: 7/2/2025
Emily Zavala-Aguilar
(she/her)
$175/session
LMFT
3 years of experience
Virtual
In-person
930 Alhambra Bl...
Welcome! I’m Emily. I am a licensed psychotherapist working in the Sacramento area. My therapy practice welcomes children, adolescents, adults, and families. I operate from the framework that through our shared humanity, we can find connection, understanding, and healing. As a humanistic and psychodynamic therapist, my practice emphasizes genuineness, self-discovery, and uncovering unconscious behaviors and patterns within a non-judgmental and empathic space
Bianca Rus
$130/session
LMFT
6 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults and older adults tap into their inner strengths to navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth. Drawing on approaches like CBT and solution-focused therapy, I support you in making your growth journey meaningful and empowering.
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Bella Lurie
(she/her)
$160/session
LMFT
6 years of experience
Virtual
I am a psychotherapist, a meditation teacher, and an amateur naturalist. In my home country, I am licensed to conduct learning disability evaluations. My growing up was first-hand impacted by 3 very different languages and cultures. These cultures informed the style of my relationships and my esthetic preferences. For as long as I can remember, I have been mystified by human memory functioning, first as a scientist, then as a meditator. Having gone a long way from trying to remember everything I deemed worth remembering to a more effortless and drama-free attitude toward memory-creating moments, I am still making sense of what it means to integrate each moment of life as it comes. Approaching this subject experientially and relationally informs who I am as a practitioner and as a person.
If topics like cognitive functioning, memory styles and focus make your curiosity antennas hum, this is a place for you.
My approach to psychotherapy is highly relational and somewhat didactic. I love to explain everything I see and say at every step of the process. With me, you will never experience a blank screen characteristic of traditional psychoanalytic approaches (from which I draw inspiration in the realm of dream interpretation and theory).
Caitlin Weber
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$185/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Caitlin Weber is a board-licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMFT) specializing in generalized anxiety disorder, stress, Christian faith integration, PCOS/hormonal imbalances, and women’s wellness concerns. She works with young women who want to discover their authentic selves and unlock their true potential for optimal well-being. Caitlin welcomes faith integration and uses a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Superbills are available for reimbursement. Telehealth appointments are offered via audio, and phone.
Natalie Andre
(she/her)
$85/session
LCSW
7 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, I’m Natalie — a warm, collaborative therapist who works with young adults to older adult clients navigating life’s emotional and mental health challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or major life transitions, I provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.
My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Person-Centered care. This means I tailor our work to your unique needs while offering tools to help you build resilience, improve relationships, and feel more in control of your emotional well-being.
As someone who has personally overcome mental health challenges, I bring deep empathy and real-life perspective to the therapy process. I know how overwhelming it can feel — and how transformative therapy can be when it’s rooted in trust, connection, and practical change. Together, we’ll work at your pace to create a path toward healing and growth. You don’t have to go through this alone.
*Some appointments can be held on nights and Saturdays by client request through written message and where Therapist's schedule will allow.
Sheena Boyd
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$140/session
LMFT
12 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help teens, adults, and families navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, family conflict, and self-esteem. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space to find balance and solutions tailored to your needs.
Liz Allieu
$150/session
LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual
I’m Liz Allieu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Alafia Wellness. I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, and depression so they can heal, thrive, and live authentically. I provide a compassionate, action-oriented space where you can reconnect with your truth and begin to flourish. My style is warm, collaborative, and honest. I believe therapy should feel like both a sanctuary and a strategy session.
Ligia Orellana
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$150/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, I’m Ligia, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping adults in California heal from guilt, shame, and anxiety to feel more at peace with themselves. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your emotions, untangle family and cultural pressures, and support you in living more authentically.
Bernadette Gurney
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$130/session
LMFT
13 years of experience
Virtual
Bernadette Gurney is a Spanish bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who received her Bachelors' in Clinical Psychology from Mount. St. Mary’s University, and her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Therapy at Pepperdine University. Bernadette has worked with unaccompanied minors in shelters, families in the DCFS system, and children, adolescents and families who have experienced deep and painful trauma in their lives. Bernadette has a great deal of experience, focusing on trauma, depression, anxiety, and mindfulness. Her patience and level of compassion in her work with all of her clients is well respected and she adds positive energy to the group culture at Valencia Relationship Institute.
Bernadette has had training in Trauma Focused CBT, CBT, Play therapy, Solution Focused and working with different cultures and cultural identities. Bernadette’s focus is on allowing clients to work through their difficulties and traumas collaboratively with empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental standpoint as a way for adults, children, teens, and families to assist themselves in their personal growth.
Nelida Padron
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$225/session
LCSW
14 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help teens and young adults work through challenges like anxiety, depression, and life changes. My focus is on supporting you to overcome what's holding you back so you can feel more confident and inspired in your daily life.
Haley Baker
(she/her)
$210/session
LMFT
12 years of experience
Virtual
I help adults and teens in California work through challenges like anxiety, depression, and life transitions using a supportive, relationship-focused approach. Together, we’ll build skills like emotion regulation and self-awareness, so you can feel more connected and confident in your everyday life.
Tabitha Baldwin
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$150/session
LMFT
22 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I love supporting adults, teens, and children as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, and challenges like sadness or infertility. I’m passionate about listening to your story and helping you find a new path forward, whether you’re seeking faith-based support or simply a compassionate partner in your journey.
Sarah Jones
Frequently rebooked
$150/session
LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting adults in California who are feeling stuck or facing anxiety, self-esteem challenges, or big life transitions. I’ll help you make meaningful changes by exploring connections between current emotions and past experiences, so you can move forward with greater confidence.
Lorrie LaVallee
(she/her)
$140/session
LMFT
18 years of experience
Virtual
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, passionate about supporting adults and teens facing addiction, anxiety, trauma, or depression. Together, we can explore creative solutions and use approaches like EMDR to help you or your loved one find fulfillment and peace.
Nubia Hennessey
$100/session
LMFT
18 years of experience
Virtual
Hello there, I'm Nubia.
Does it feel like life is becoming unmanageable and an overwhelm has taken over your ability to engage in your daily routines, maintain a work-life balance or even enjoy things you used to like doing? Is the overwhelm also affecting your relationships with loved ones and friends, often stopping you from joining others and you find you're spending more time alone?
Most of us at some point in time will feel some of these uncomfortable emotions that can take us out of our center and lead us astray, sometimes even to dark places.
I can help to bring back some stability through understanding, self- exploration and empowerment.
I've been a practicing psychotherapist for 17 years and have extensive experience working with youth/children and adults.
Whether you are dealing with mood instability, anxiety, relationship discord or a sudden disruption in life, my approach to working with you is always person-centered, strength based and emotion focused in order to restore and bring balance back to your life.
I invite you to stop by and let's talk about it...
Clara D'Agostino
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$200/session
LCSW
30 years of experience
Virtual
In-person
1151 Dove St, N...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help women navigate anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges using approaches like Mindfulness-Based Therapy and EMDR. I create a safe space where you can build confidence, improve communication, and thrive in all areas of your life.
Diane L. Foster
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$150/session
LCSW
22 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I work with adults and families to help you build on your strengths, improve relationships, and navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and family conflict. My compassionate, individualized approach supports you in finding practical solutions and greater harmony in your life.
Sarah Sack
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$165/session
LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual
In-person
2907 Stanford A...
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker helping adults in California manage anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions through a supportive and whole-person approach. Together, we'll build skills and confidence so you can move toward a more joyful and resilient life.
Ness Ruvalcaba
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$180/session
LMFT
9 years of experience
Virtual
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I support adults and elders who want help with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, or relationship challenges. I offer counseling in both English and Spanish to help you create meaningful change in your life.
Gabriella Cuaderes
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$185/session
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults, children, and elders work through trauma, build coping skills, and find healing in supportive, affirming spaces. My approach is trauma-informed and strength-based, using methods like EMDR to support your unique journey.
Sasha Georgeson
(she/her)
$175/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
In-person
2 Fifer Avenue,...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I offer warm, trauma-informed support to help you manage challenges like anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship issues. Together, we'll use mindfulness and creative approaches to help you find balance and greater well-being.
Danielle Chen
$225/session
LP
10 years of experience
Virtual
As a psychologist in California, I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, and relationship challenges find clarity and peace by connecting past experiences to present struggles. Together, we'll work to put the pieces back together so you can feel more comfortable and confident in your life.
Cheri Garza
Frequently rebooked
$225/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting teens and adults in California who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, and eating disorders. Together, we’ll create a welcoming space where you can find your strengths and build the skills you need to reach your goals.
Rebekah Williams
(she/her)
$150/session
LMFT
20 years of experience
Virtual
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, I create a collaborative, strength-based space for adults, teens, and children to work through challenges like anxiety, trauma, and family conflict. I'm committed to helping you tap into your own unique strengths to support your mental health and personal growth.
Stacia Narasky
(she/her)
$160/session
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I’m passionate about helping young adults navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Together, we can build skills to manage whatever you’re going through.
Christine Rivlin
(she/her)
$150/session
LPCC
9 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor serving California, I help adults and older adults work through grief, trauma, PTSD, and eating disorders with a compassionate, evidence-based approach. I use therapies like Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to support meaningful healing and growth.
Helen Caldwell
(she/her)
$175/session
LCSW
24 years of experience
Virtual
I'm a licensed clinical social worker in California, and I help adults who are feeling stretched thin or disconnected navigate life transitions, manage anxiety or depression, and reconnect with their values. My collaborative, strengths-based approach is designed to offer a safe and affirming space for you to find clarity, ease, and self-compassion.
Mary Liesenberg
(she/her)
$220/session
LCSW
15 years of experience
Virtual
I offer psychotherapy in California focused on your unique needs, using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy to help you manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. Together, we’ll set meaningful goals and work toward lasting change in your well-being.
Jeri Wilson
(she/her)
$200/session
LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I help adults who are feeling overwhelmed by family conflict, anxiety, or stress manage their emotions and relationships. Together, we'll use strategies like CBT so you can better understand your needs and feel more confident putting yourself first.
Jessica Dulin
Frequently rebooked
$175/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help clients work through anxiety, depression, OCD, and the unique challenges that come with cancer or chronic illness. My approach combines techniques like CBT, IFS, and mind-body strategies to create a safe space for healing and growth.
Idania arellano
(she/her)
$150/session
LMFT
7 years of experience
Virtual
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I’m here to support adults through challenges like life transitions, postpartum concerns, anxiety, and more. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, I help clients work toward positive change and greater self-understanding.
Jessica Lee
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$200/session
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I offer a supportive and culturally sensitive space to help you cope with life's challenges and transitions. I use approaches like CBT and mindfulness-based therapy to help you build healthy coping skills and achieve lasting positive change.
Cherrie Phillips
(she/her)
$175/session
LMFT
10 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I offer compassionate support for adults dealing with anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can reflect, heal, and build healthier coping skills.
Nakila Hill
$150/session
LCSW
1 year of experience
Virtual
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 1 year of experience helping people all across California work through depression, anxiety, and trauma. My compassionate and client-centered approach creates a nurturing space for you to heal, grow, and move toward your goals at your own pace.
Christina Harney
(she/her)
$200/session
LMFT
23 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I offer a supportive space to help you heal from depression, trauma, or perinatal challenges using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches. Together, we can work toward lasting emotional wellness and a calmer, more balanced life.
Jazmin Alarcon
Frequently rebooked
$150/session
LCSW
7 years of experience
Virtual
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who helps young adults manage anxiety, eating disorders, and life transitions. Together, we'll build practical tools to handle everyday stress and boost your confidence in every aspect of your life.
Yudelka Ureña
Frequently rebooked
$175/session
LCSW
16 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of practice and experience. My passion is to empower you to live as your most authentic self, no matter what challenges life has presented. I combine traditional psychotherapy with the transformative practices of Kundalini yoga and meditation, guiding you from what may feel like darkness back into your radiant, authentic light.
I strive to create a space of healing and growth where you feel supported, safe, and seen. My hope is to help you challenge yourself to step into—and truly own—your inner light. If you are carrying the weight of past or current stressors, trauma, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues, you owe it to yourself to heal and grow. This is your opportunity to dedicate time and care to you.
Kristen Montiel
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$235/session
LMFT
15 years of experience
Virtual
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.
Laurissa Miller
(she/her)
$100/session
LCSW
1 year of experience
Virtual
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 13 years of experience helping adults and older adults with challenges like trauma, ADHD, and anxiety. My approach is all about teaming up with you to support your personal growth and well-being.
Christina Ramirez
$150/session
LMFT
20 years of experience
Virtual
I offer virtual therapy, focusing on helping people set healthy boundaries, speak up for themselves, and make positive changes in their lives. For nearly 20 years, I’ve helped adults overcome anxiety and codependency by fostering self-love, empowering them to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. My goal is to help clients move through life with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
Rebecca Anderson
$100/session
LMFT
24 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults navigate life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and women's issues by supporting personal insight and growth. With over 23 years of experience, I work with you to develop practical skills for managing stress and finding meaning in everyday life.
Meg Rozmanit
$120/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 8 years of experience seeing clients from various backgrounds. I received my Master's from Argosy University in Orange, CA. I help clients recognize their strengths, develop positive thinking patterns, and assist them in moving through life's obstacles. Everyone is an expert in their own life, but sometimes, we all need a little reminder that we can find solutions to existing issues.
Larissa Tekerian
$170/session
LCSW
7 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I provide a supportive and collaborative space to help you navigate challenges, explore new passions, and work toward healing and growth. Whether you’re adjusting to life changes or seeking support for trauma or substance misuse, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Lan Nguyen
(she/her)
$200/session
LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I support adults coping with anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and the pressures of cultural or familial expectations. With empathy and direct encouragement, I help you work toward healing and a greater sense of fulfillment.
Sydney Shaevel
(she/her)
$275/session
LMFT
4 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I create a non-judgmental, supportive space to help you navigate challenges like addiction, eating disorders, or childhood struggles. I’m here to help you explore your experiences and build greater self-acceptance and empowerment as you move toward transformation.
Tracie Lima
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$115/session
LCSW
25 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults and older adults find clarity and healing as they navigate anxiety, depression, or challenges related to identity. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focused on supporting meaningful change and personal growth.
Caitlinn Concepcion
(She/Her)
Frequently rebooked
$200/session
LMFT
5 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Caitlinn Concepcion and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California working towards my Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) degree (ABD). I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to empowering individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I create a safe, nurturing space for clients to explore their inner worlds, build resilience, and embrace personal growth. My therapeutic approach blends introspection with practical strategies, helping clients uncover insights, address challenges, and cultivate a deeper connection to their authentic selves.
Kathleen M Fay
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$200/session
LCSW
22 years of experience
Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults navigate anxiety, parenting challenges, and life transitions by blending mindfulness, somatic approaches, and self-compassion into our work together. My goal is to create a safe and collaborative space where you can connect with your true self and move toward greater self-acceptance.
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