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Top therapists in Oakland, CA accepting new patients

Natasha Noghli

Natasha Noghli

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring challenges, building insight, and developing healthier patterns.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Wendy Mejia

Wendy Mejia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

27240 Turnberry Lane, Valencia, CA

If you are navigating the quiet weight of relationship wounds, identity

questions, or emotional patterns that have followed you for years without

fully understanding why, I specialize in exactly this kind of work. I am a

Latina therapist who provides services in Spanish and English, bringing a

culturally affirming lens to every session. I practice in Santa Clarita with

specialized tools including Brainspotting and IFS for deeper healing.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Tania Cisneros-Ventura

Tania Cisneros-Ventura

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Tania Cisneros-Ventura LMFT a bilingual, bicultural Latina therapist that recognizes the profound impact that compassion can have in the therapeutic process. Over the past two decades, I’ve had the honor of supporting a diverse range of communities in various roles, including as an educator, consultant, and mental health therapist.

My journey has enriched my understanding of the challenges faced by clients of all ages who have experienced trauma, mental health issues, legal difficulties, and socioeconomic stress.

I am deeply committed to fostering a collaborative relationship with my clients because I genuinely believe in the power of their voices and stories. It is my mission to empower you with the tools and support necessary to navigate life’s daily struggles and prepare for any future challenges. Together, we can work towards healing and resilience in a safe and understanding environment.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Jazmin Perez

Jazmin Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer warm and nonjudgmental therapy so you can get the help you need to feel better and in control.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Alexa Golding

Alexa Golding

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the therapeutic relationship can be incredibly healing. Sometimes, what you need most is someone who truly listens, offers empathy, compassion, and understanding, rather than quick solutions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenna Darlington

Jenna Darlington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is for you to feel closure, acknowledged and/or appreciated. You may notice different elements of your life develop and change for the better.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Cynthia Fullwood-fleck

Cynthia Fullwood-fleck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey—one where you show up as your authentic self and know that you'll be supported every step of the way.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,

Pamela Merino

Pamela Merino

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Pamela Sue Merino's treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that focus on the mind-body connection.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Kristine Douglas

Kristine Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Born and raised in Los Angeles, as the daughter of Filipino immigrants, I understand the barriers/stigma related to expressing emotions and accessing mental health services in Asian American and minority communities.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Nelly Garcia-Perez

Nelly Garcia-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been helping individuals navigate difficult life transitions, stress and personal issues for 10 years.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Vanessa Sanchez

Vanessa Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is active, collaborative, and focused on helping you understand and change patterns, not just talk about them.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Emily Sebald

Emily Sebald

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a therapist with 7 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. I consider it a privilege to be a part of my client’s personal growth and enjoy seeing individuals and families move toward creating a fulfilling life that they can move through with ease. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues and parenting issues.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Saelee

Katie Saelee

Therapist

Virtual • California


My Name is Katie Saelee and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, cultural, and identity issues. I have worked in multiple settings such as community, home, school, group and private practice.





Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Maureen Clearfield

Maureen Clearfield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe each person has inherent strengths and the capacity for growth, healing and meaningful change.”

Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility,

Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna

Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3911 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA

“My own experience with therapy helped shape my interest in this work. While talk therapy benefited me in many ways, I sensed there was more beneath the surface...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nora O'Connor

Nora O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring both clinical training and the wisdom of lived experience to every session, so you feel genuinely understood.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Adam Whyte

Adam Whyte

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 25 years of clinical social work experience. Since earning my Masters in Social Work in 2001, I have continued to develop my expertise in helping individuals navigate trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and...”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Sarah Karamat

Sarah Karamat

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a particular passion for helping people who feel pulled between their own needs and the expectations of family, culture, community, career, or faith.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Dr. Richard Hanzy

Dr. Richard Hanzy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is help you discover your purpose, magnify your strength, and learn and implement new practices to build resilience to overcome life's problems with clarity, confidence, and with the belief that you can handle anything that comes your way.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Eric Chavez

Eric Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 12 years and have had extensive training to help people heal from life stressors past and present. I provide a warm empathetic style, that will allow you to dig into areas that might currently create functional impairments.

Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Julianne Bull

Julianne Bull

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

65 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA

“My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, incorporating DBT skills, mindfulness, and practical tools to build confidence and resilience.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Adam Sheck

Dr. Adam Sheck

Psychologist

Virtual • San Clemente, CA


“I've been a Clinical Psychologist for almost 30 years and still love supporting my clients in living a fulfilling life.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Challenging, Humorous

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maira Horta

Maira Horta

Therapist

Virtual • La Jolla, CA


“I am thrilled to share a culturally sensitive and unique therapeutic approach and will be an active participant in our sessions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Direct, Humorous, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Veronica Purcell

Veronica Purcell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I spent more than a decade as a clinical social worker in a pediatric ICU. I worked alongside families during medical crises, sudden diagnoses, and end-of-life situations.”

Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Rafi Fadda

Rafi Fadda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Lebanese-American therapist, I aim to work with folks who are seeking the opportunity to re-examine their cultural storyline and get creative in unpacking their identity.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,

Rachel Couch

Rachel Couch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

27393 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA

“I bring warmth, curiosity, and humor into the room as we explore what is keeping you stuck and build practical ways to help life and relationships feel different.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeff Schoenfeld

Jeff Schoenfeld

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I believe that we are all, by large, good people, trying to lead good lives. I also believe that the good and the bad are intrinsically intertwined throughout our lives.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Isela Garcia White

Isela Garcia White

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in the mental health field. I'm also a first-generation Mexican American, daughter of immigrant parents, and the first in my family to graduate from college.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues,

Affirming, Creative, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrienne Cane Ilang

Adrienne Cane Ilang

Therapist

Virtual • San Mateo, CA


“I'm passionate about working with adults who are driven to see change in their mood, feelings, relationships, or habits...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Melissa Gallagher

Melissa Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you not only understand what's happening beneath the surface, but to develop concrete skills that create meaningful, lasting change.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance

Cindy Quinonez

Cindy Quinonez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use Trauma Based approach to help you identify and process past trauma and replace unhelpful thought patterns.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Rachel Haynes

Rachel Haynes

Therapist

Virtual • Hayward, CA


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, and I strive to see the world through your perspective while helping you move toward the person you want to be.”

Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Dr. Stacy Judah

Dr. Stacy Judah

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, supportive space where children feel safe to express themselves and begin to understand their emotions.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Ray Buchanan

Ray Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with clients. I will make great efforts to establish a good connection, build trust, and make it safe for people to share freely.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Mary Ann Godefroy

Mary Ann Godefroy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is collaborative and empowering, tailored to each person's unique journey and designed to help develop meaningful insights and practical strategies for overcoming obstacles.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Heather Caldwell

Heather Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help individuals navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-critical thoughts, and the feeling of being stuck or disconnected from what matters most.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Direct, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Will Reyes

Will Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • California




My passion is helping adolescents and adults realize healthy perceptions of themselves while developing resilient habits and lasting coping strategies.


I am a SF native with over 20 years as a clinician and director of multiple community based organizations and tech startups. Additionally, I am an avid Bay Area sports fan, professional photographer, aspiring globe trotter, and unabashed performer of dad jokes.


Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noemi Flores

Noemi Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, helping you gain insight, explore new perspectives, and develop tools that fit who you are and where you want to go.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative

Dr. Ellie Trotta

Dr. Ellie Trotta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Dr. Ellie has experience integrating a variety of therapeutic techniques specifically tailored to her clients' needs while providing a compassionate and safe space to promote healing.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Latasha Strawder

Latasha Strawder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a strength-based, solution-focused therapist. I provide a safe space where one can feel comfortable to share their true thoughts, feelings, and opinions; as one of my goals is to help each person share their story, have a voice, and without...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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