Therapists in California

Find the best therapist in California for your needs on Grow Therapy. With 31 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: 11/7/2025

Susie Forer-Dehrey

LCSW, 39 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Intelligent

Specialties

Family Conflict
Grief
Peer Relationships
+4
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults and older adults work through challenges like anxiety, depression, family conflict, and finding balance in their lives. If you're ready to take the first step toward understanding yourself, I'm here to support you.
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Marla Bourgea

LMFT, 17 years of experience

Warm
Humorous
Open-minded

Specialties

LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
+9
I am a therapist with over 18 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults from diverse backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have worked in adolescent residential treatment centers, community mental health agencies, and in private practice. I specialize in working with clients struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and attachment issues, as well as clients with ASD and ADHD. I am a skilled family therapist and have extensive experience working with the LBGTQAI+ community.
Offers in-person in Santa Rosa, CA - Accepting clients in CA
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Molly Buckman

LCSW, 8 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Parenting
+10
As a psychotherapist in California, I help adults and couples navigate life transitions, manage anxiety or depression, and build stronger relationships. My approach is warm and collaborative, focused on supporting you through personal growth and change.
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Max Benjamin

LP, 5 years of experience

Warm
Intelligent
Authentic

Specialties

ADHD
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
+10
I aim to create a calm, sturdy, trustworthy, emotionally grounded, and radically nonjudgmental therapeutic space where you can be deeply curious about your own experience. A patient space where you can take your time. A space where you can slow down, breathe, reflect, be silent or quiet. A space where you can be loud, angry, triggered, upset. A space where you don't have to make sense, but we can make sense of things together. Education: B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from Northwestern University, Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Wright Institute.
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Joshua Turov

LMFT, 18 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Direct

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+5
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I support teens and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or feeling stuck, helping you find hope and move toward a life that feels more peaceful and possible.
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Ronna Spiegel

LCSW, 20 years of experience

Solution oriented
Intelligent

Specialties

Parenting
Perinatal Mental Health
Post Partum
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help women navigate parenting challenges, perinatal and postpartum concerns, and life transitions. I use supportive, solution-focused approaches like CBT and ACT to help you find practical coping skills and restore hope as you move forward.
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Monika Poxon

LP, 20 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Depression
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping adults and young adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical tools. I work with clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, chronic health conditions, and identity exploration—including those within LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming space where you feel seen and supported, while also offering evidence-based strategies that bring real change. Together, we’ll work toward reducing distress, strengthening relationships, and building a more balanced and meaningful life.
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Joshua David Bienenfeld, MSW

LCSW, 30 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Hi there, I'm Joshua! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in California, I use compassionate, client-centered therapy to help you manage difficult emotions and challenges, drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) for real, lasting change.
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Limor Dagan

LMFT, 15 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Perinatal Mental Health
Post Partum
Anxiety
+6
Hi and welcome! As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults navigate challenges like anxiety, life transitions, and family conflict, offering a supportive space to work through what’s holding you back and find balance together.
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Jacob Lapides

LMFT, 11 years of experience

Intelligent
Direct
Authentic

Specialties

ADHD
Child or Adolescent
Trauma and PTSD
My name is Jacob Lapides and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and I have been in this field for over 10 years now. I am a Holistic therapist who likes to focus on healing an individual from all aspects including mind-body wellness. I bring an eclectic skill set of many different therapeutic approaches and orientations so that I can use different techniques to find the best tools and interventions to help and support whoever I am working with.
Virtual
Offers in-person in Sebastopol, CA - Accepting clients in CA
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Norit Bercovicz

LMFT, 9 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Direct

Specialties

Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+1
With 9 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges using a blend of Art Therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches tailored to your needs.
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David Tucker

LMFT, 10 years of experience

Empowering
Warm
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+16
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I support clients of all ages facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. I draw on my experience working with children, teens, adults, and elders to help you navigate life's difficulties and build resilience.
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Debra Rosenfeld

LMFT, 13 years of experience

Warm
Open-minded
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Men's Issues
+10
Welcome. In our sessions, I listen closely and support you as you work through challenges. I help you gain insight into yourself and develop practical psychological skills, so you feel better, have more satisfying relationships, thrive at work, and live in alignment with your values. I work with people facing depression, anxiety, chronic and major health conditions, high-pressure careers, relationship concerns, life transitions, and the search for meaning. I also directed the career counseling program at Stanford School of Medicine for 10 years.
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Wilson Flanders

LPCC, 25 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
+5
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in California, I help adults manage anxiety, depression, and mood disorders using an integrative approach. I'm passionate about supporting you in finding positive change and greater well-being in your life.
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Donald K Schubert

LP, 45 years of experience

Solution oriented
Direct
Intelligent

Specialties

Depression
Anger Management
Anxiety
+8
As a clinical psychologist in California, I use 45 years of experience to help adults and teens work through depression, anxiety, addiction, and other challenges using cognitive behavioral therapy and integrative approaches. I’m here to support you in exploring what’s keeping you stuck and to guide you toward a more meaningful and empowered life.
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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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Julia Tisdale

LMFT, 8 years of experience

Warm
Open-minded
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I help adults and teens navigate anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and women's issues. Together, we'll work through what's holding you back so you can move forward on your mental wellness journey.
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Jeff Golden

LMFT, 15 years of experience

Empowering
Authentic
Open-minded

Specialties

Addiction
Grief
Men's Issues
+12
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults work through challenges like addiction, anxiety, grief, and depression. Together, we can discover what matters most to you and find practical steps to improve your relationships and overall well-being.
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Mahsa Chadorchi

LMFT, 20 years of experience

Authentic
Open-minded
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Parenting
Post Partum
+5
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of mental health and relationships. For the past decade, I have worked in a jail setting, where I have gained invaluable experience in crisis management. My work in this challenging environment has honed my skills in de-escalation and conflict resolution, and has taught me the importance of compassion and empathy in even the most difficult of situations. In addition to my work in the jail system, I have also maintained a thriving private practice, where I take an eclectic approach to therapy.
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Melissa Lapides

LMFT, 20 years of experience

Empowering
Warm
Solution oriented

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+8
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults heal from trauma, attachment wounds, and challenging relationships so you can build confidence and find the peace you’re seeking. Together, we’ll explore your experiences and create lasting change that supports your well-being.
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Rose Bloomberg-Rissman

LCSW, 18 years of experience

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.
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Arielle Penn

LCSW, 31 years of experience

Empowering
Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
+10
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help high-achieving women slow down and reconnect with themselves while managing anxiety, life transitions, or the pressures of balancing career and home. With nearly 30 years of experience, I use CBT, DBT, and other integrative approaches to offer a supportive space for women to build resilience and self-compassion at any stage of life.
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Jamie Trachtenberg

LCSW, 17 years of experience

Direct
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ
+9
I am a seasoned psychodynamically trained psychotherapist working with individuals and couples on a short term or long term basis dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or phase of life. NOTE: I am not accepting couples clients at this time. I have many years experience working in Palliative and End of Life Care, with individuals coping with cognitive issues such as dementia and with adult issues of trauma, substance abuse, recovery, HIV/AIDS and chronic illness. I have a strong specialty working within the LGBTQ community and with End of Life issues surrounding terminal illness, dying, grief and bereavement. I also offer social work care management/advocacy services for individuals and families who are trying to maneuver through the health care system.
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Steve Sherry

LCSW, 25 years of experience

Direct
Authentic
Open-minded

Specialties

LGBTQ
Men's Issues
Self Esteem
+7
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I use a strength-based approach to help adults explore challenges like anxiety, depression, and ADHD while also expanding on what brings joy and balance to their lives. I believe therapy is about finding the right fit and supporting you in navigating life’s transitions with hope and authenticity.
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Dr. Rena Singh-Iovenitti

LP, 15 years of experience

Empowering
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Self Esteem
Depression
I have a lot of lived experience, I will be able to support you deeply and fully as your guide/healer/therapist/sister/........You matter. I got you! I am passionate about my work and I acknowledge the tremendous courage it takes to talk with a mental health provider about your life. I see myself as a wounded healer but constantly transforming into a better me. I have been humbled my by own life struggles and my hope is YOU never feel judged or unsupported by me. I'd like to offer you genuine care, warmth, and to empower you. Our work together can serve as powerful tool for you to attain more fulfillment and peace of mind. We could all use more support with navigating through this challenging & complicated life!
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Dr. David Simons

LP, 23 years of experience

Direct
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Coping Skills
As a psychologist serving adults and older adults in California, I help individuals and couples develop coping skills for life changes, relationship challenges, and emotional struggles using cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Elyse Corman

LMFT, 25 years of experience

Open-minded
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
+11
As a Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist in California, I support children, teens, and adults through challenges like anxiety, OCD, depression, and family conflict, providing a warm, collaborative space to embrace change and personal growth.
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Offers in-person in Calabasas, CA - Accepting clients in CA
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Bruce Young

LCSW, 54 years of experience

Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
+3
Hi and thank you for your consideration. Please note, I currently only see clients who are insured by Kaiser. Relationships with professors led to my providing therapy as an undergraduate student majoring in Community Service at University of Oregon. After receiving a Masters Degree in Social Work, the majority of my career was working 23 years for the National Center for PTSD. I had the extraordinary experience of creating my own job description as a Health Scientist in the emerging field of Disaster Mental Health. Over the course of these years, I responded to more than a dozen Presidentially-declared catastrophic events. At first, I worked with survivors or next-of-kin. As a first responder, I learned what every first responder learns when working with people in need. Without intention, we receive more than we give. It is, if you will, sacred work. It has long been important to me to conceptualize what I am trying to achieve professionally. Toward that end, I published research, published guidelines to practice, etc. Eventually, I became a national, and then international consultant regarding emergency response policies, be they federal, state, county, or institutional. In 2018, I received a Fulbright grant to continue the work I began in Ukraine, following the revolution in 2014. In 2022, I began offering telemental health therapy and have been enjoying the work and the progress with my clients.
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Pam Fenenbock

LMFT, 25 years of experience

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.
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David Chadorchi

LP, 15 years of experience

Authentic
Direct
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
+10
As a psychologist in California, I take a collaborative and personalized approach to therapy, drawing on both cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic methods to help adults address challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I strive to understand your unique story so we can create tailored strategies for lasting resilience and self-awareness.
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Sharon Stewart

LMFT, 25 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Humorous

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+13
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I’m here to help you make yourself a priority and navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and family relationships. With over 22 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and elders, I’m passionate about supporting clients from all walks of life as they work towards their personal goals.
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