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Elena Michaels

Elena Michaels

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, relaxed, non-judgmental and solution-focused, allowing us to explore your concerns and find and/or reconnect you to your inner strength.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Carmen Mercado

Carmen Mercado

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am eclectic and open minded.I worked with woman's issues ,domestic violence, childhood trauma,Men relationship issues ,Adult Children of Alcoholics population, scapegoating in families, veterans issues and chronic illness.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nicolas Silva

Nicolas Silva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that the most important aspect of therapy is to establish a meaningful, trusting, and authentic relationship with my client.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dawn Holiday-Bruner

Dawn Holiday-Bruner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


Most of us would like to feel closer to those we love and overcome obstacles to personal growth. However, we often get stuck in patterns of relating and behaviors that fall short of what we truly desire. My passion is to see people find healing and experience growth as individuals and in their personal relationships.

Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Vinny Uy

Vinny Uy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a strong interest in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as with people who are struggling with grief and loss.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Shao

Stephanie Shao

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a Taiwanese American therapist who works with second-generation immigrants, people of color, women of color, and queer folks navigating the pain of disconnection—from self, from family, and from the world around them. Whether you're carrying intergenerational trauma, struggling with self-worth, or moving through the quiet grief of not having had space to simply be—you’re not alone.

Many of the people I work with are holding complex identities and untold stories: navigating cultural differences, the pressure to meet others’ expectations, or the silent weight of being “strong” for everyone else. You may find yourself questioning who you are, what you need, or how to trust your own voice.

As a daughter of immigrants, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate your sense of identity and self across differences in values systems and beliefs. My work is shaped by Buddhist values of compassion, loving-kindness and patience of the full human experience.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultations
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Stephanie Walthour

Stephanie Walthour

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Stephanie is a Certifed Sex Therapist, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in improving the relationships and quality of life for her clients.”
Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Larry Goodman

Larry Goodman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


In my practice, I am direct, yet warm and humorous, creating a space where you can feel heard and supported. I use evidence-based tools to help couples build relationships rooted in equality, care, and genuine connection. I also help individuals reduce anxiety—whether it’s social anxiety, generalized worry, phobias, or fears like driving—and work through trauma or PTSD.

I support people in strengthening self-awareness, self-esteem, and communication skills. These tools help reduce the fear of confrontation, set healthy boundaries, and balance power dynamics in relationships.

I especially enjoy working with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, autism, or learning differences, helping them navigate challenges and thrive.

I also work with teens and their families, offering practical strategies to reduce defiance, stress, and anger, so both parents and children can experience more positive, joyful, and connected outcomes.

Before becoming a therapist, I received an MBA from UCLA and spent over 30 years in the corporate world, working in IT, banking, aerospace, manufacturing, marketing, and management. I served as an Executive Director of a local counseling agency. This background allows me to effectively help professionals, as well as individuals navigating major life transitions, including aging. I enjoy supporting and coaching new therapists.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Sharri Dancy

Sharri Dancy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I come with over a decade of mental health experience, I have honed a blend of therapeutic techniques...”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stacey Widger

Stacey Widger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“I have experienced the transformative power of psychotherapy, and I am passionate about helping my clients experience it for themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Denisse Mendoza

Denisse Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Denisse has significant experience working with youth and young adults that struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and at-risk behaviors.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Teri Dunbar

Teri Dunbar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I empower the people I work with to have the life they want through healing from their past traumas.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Renee Hawley

Renee Hawley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide non-judgmental, authentic support. We all need help sometimes, if you're ready, I'm ready, we got this.”
Anxiety, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mary Beth Hurlbert

Mary Beth Hurlbert

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I am Beth, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and MN for over 16 years. I am a certified Adoption Competent Therapist. If you’ve found your way here, you might be feeling a sense of disconnection—perhaps from your partner, your child, your parent or even from the version of yourself you want to know. My practice is built on the belief that we are only as healthy as our relationships. Whether we are untangling the knots of a difficult past or navigating the daily stress of anxiety and depression, the path forward always begins with a secure connection.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aaron Martin

Aaron Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view my therapeutic role as balancing support and action to nudge you into new patterns that better support you.”
Anxiety, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Patricia Pasillas

Patricia Pasillas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“After our session I expect my clients to feel empowered and walking away with the tools necessary for a better quality of life.”
Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amber Reyes

Amber Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She provides a safe place to work through past experiences and increase self-awareness, which is key to healing and change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gaiane Akopian

Gaiane Akopian

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, major life transitions, relationship stress, or healing from trauma, you’re in the right place. My niche is domestic and intimate partner violence, and my clinical journey began in a domestic violence shelter, where I became certified and developed deep experience supporting survivors as they reclaim safety, identity, and confidence.

I also work with grief and acute loss, addiction, life transitions, self-esteem, parenting struggles, and relational challenges. I enjoy working with a wide range of ages — including teens, college students, young adults, parents, and older adults transitioning into retirement. As a former therapist in school and college settings, I love supporting students and young athletes as they navigate identity, pressure, and major life decisions.

I am multilingual — I speak English, Russian, and Armenian — and I work with many individuals from immigrant communities, especially those adjusting to a new culture, environment, identity, or chapter in life.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
CYNTHIA LANGLEY

CYNTHIA LANGLEY

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect to be heard. After an initial assessment and identifying why a person is seeking treatment, goals will be set based on what the client hopes to achieve.”
Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Lyons

Kimberly Lyons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered in your healing journey.”
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jordan Le Blanc

Jordan Le Blanc

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Jordan D. Le Blanc, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that small, consistent adjustments can lead to meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help clients reframe experiences of pain or struggle into opportunities for personal and intergenerational healing. I bring a calm, steady presence and create a space where you can slow down, gain perspective, and begin to reconnect with yourself and others in healthier ways.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rebecca Foster

Rebecca Foster

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, addiction, and OCD. I work with adults, children, and couples. I utilize a client-centered approach with my clients, focusing in on my clients’ strengths to help them achieve success. I like to tailor my interventions and strategies around each client’s needs. Providing therapy is not just a job for me, it is my passion.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lori Menendyan

Lori Menendyan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Korin Nadelle

Korin Nadelle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“I am a compassionate witness and also a fierce protector. I understand looking for belonging and joy in a society that seeks to marginalize and indignify difference.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Susie Baker

Susie Baker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone has the capacity to find their light, even in the darkest of times. My approach is holistic; I aim to join you in the midst of your struggles and together we can move towards a higher and brighter road.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laurice Haycraft

Laurice Haycraft

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My greatest strength as a provider is treating my patients with compassion, empathy, dignity, and respect.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joseline Mejia

Joseline Mejia

Therapist

Virtual • California


it takes courage to take the first step to search for help and you've done it! I want you to know that at times when we are not feeling our best its ok to reach out for help. Sometimes depression, anxiety, family conflicts, questioning life goals can get on the way of enjoying life and we might need someone to help us through those times.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hillary Howard

Hillary Howard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use compassion, insight, and humor to create engaging and interactive sessions for you to see the progress you want to make.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nelida Louden

Nelida Louden

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I know that life’s most difficult moments can shake your confidence and leave you feeling unsure of your next step. With the right support, those same moments can also become powerful opportunities for resilience, insight, and meaningful change".

This belief guides my work as a Marriage and Family Therapist. With 17 years of experience, I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds, offering sessions in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. I am committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel supported in gaining insight, building confidence, and developing a more authentic sense of self.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lucy Dang

Lucy Dang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My commitment to fostering healing and growth allows me to connect with clients on a deep level, guiding them towards positive change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You need to feel heard and understood! Come. The REAL you. Let's sit together and examine the things that occupy your mind, your time.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Erika Kosterlitzky

Erika Kosterlitzky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


I love doing this work! I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients, to partner with them, support them in their journey, and witness their growth.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Monica Castanon

Monica Castanon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself a therapist who leads with empathy, making others feel safe, seen, and genuinely understood.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittany Brown

Brittany Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you feel empowered to make choices and changes that align with your values, amplify your internal voice, and honor your past, current, and future self.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Sara Cole

Sara Cole

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the healing power of laughter and don't take myself too seriously, but I also hold our therapeutic time together sacred.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joseph Kozinski

Joseph Kozinski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


Let me help you with anxiety, depression, grief recovery, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictive/co-dependence issues, self esteem, and other serious life issues. I hold an MA Degree in marriage, family and child counseling. I conducted my LMFT practicum at Loma Linda Behavioral Medical Center.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, OCD
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sage Grazer

Sage Grazer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a collaborative space where you can reconnect to your inner voice, express your needs more clearly, and build a life that feels more grounded and aligned with who you are.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultations
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Johnny Valera

Johnny Valera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is grounded in compassion, humor, and empowerment, creating a low-pressure environment where clients feel comfortable progressing at their own pace.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Clint Nacar

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to provide a supportive, respectful space where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Shawn Verma

Dr. Shawn Verma

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I am empathic, caring, and dedicated to promoting mental and personal well-being, to help you on your path to achieving your greatest potential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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