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Cynthia Glasgow

Cynthia Glasgow

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been providing therapy and managing mental health programs for over 25 years, working with adults and adolescents in private practice and in various community mental health programs. I treat a wide range of issues and I also have experience with mental health services provided in our school systems to students and their families via the Individual Education Program (IEP) process (Orange County, K-12).

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samantha Tatum

Samantha Tatum

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am accepting, non-judgmental, open, and here to provide a safe space for clients to share and process whatever they need.”
Grief or loss, Relationship Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patricia Lamas

Patricia Lamas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm and welcoming. I specialized in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational issues, anger management, parenting, and stress management.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicole Penick

Dr. Nicole Penick

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Nicole takes an integrative (humanistic and psychodynamic) approach to tackle the individual desires of each person.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sara Fry

Sara Fry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with children and families of children with special needs, and nuerodivergent individuals...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cesar Mardones

Cesar Mardones

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in an approach that people are the experts in their own lives, and I am here to help guide them from a professional standpoint.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kaitlin Wiechert

Kaitlin Wiechert

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe every relationship holds the capacity to heal, grow, and transform. If you’ve found your way here, it probably means you’re ready for change. You don’t have to face it alone. My passion is helping couples break free from painful cycles, rebuild trust, and rediscover the closeness that first brought them together. Clients often tell me that what makes my work different is the balance of honesty and compassion I bring into the room. I won’t shy away from the hard truths, but I deliver them with care and a deep commitment to helping you thrive.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stacy Borchardt

Stacy Borchardt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • California


“The goal is to build genuine rapport and make clients feel seen, heard, and deeply understood throughout sessions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Valentina Franklin

Valentina Franklin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Your first session is a collaborative conversation and foundation for our work together... a supportive, judgment-free space designed for understanding.”
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Felice Roth

Felice Roth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I try and create a safe space for clients to get to know their inner workings so that they can meet the world from a place of authenticity.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nate Anderson

Nate Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Soraya Behbehani

Soraya Behbehani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your inner world and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Deborah Ebrahemi

Deborah Ebrahemi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with adolescents, families, young adults, postpartum parents and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, school stressors, parenting stressors, life transitions, postpartum, and relationships.”
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Morris

Jessica Morris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


I’m passionate about helping those seeking change in their lives. My education in multi-cultural counseling and social justice means that I approach each individual with empathy and awareness when it comes to navigating racial and gender identities, and life experiences. I understand we each have our own story and challenges, making the recovery and healing process unique for each of us. I help clients to identify and achieve small-scale, doable goals which build a foundation for lasting change.

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Katy Waldorf

Katy Waldorf

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I specialize in treating ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression with a focus on individualized medication management and holistic well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Veronika Hoover

Veronika Hoover

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I draw from alternative and complementary sources to inform my therapeutic approach and integrate mind, body, spirit, and environment/nature connection into our sessions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ladan Abdollahi

Ladan Abdollahi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy employing various modalities, such as cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, person-centered, and solution-focused, to name a few.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephanie Straeter

Dr. Stephanie Straeter

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Specifically, you will learn how and when to use strategies to manage stress, emotions, self-destructive behaviors, impulses and habits.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tanny Purugganan

Tanny Purugganan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want to provide to my clients, a safe environment for you to share so I can give tools and support for you to become the best version of yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nadia Solis

Nadia Solis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My priority is to build a therapeutic partnership where you can show up authentically, maximize your strengths, and truly benefit from our time together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Vivian Ifediora

Vivian Ifediora

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized. I take time to truly understand each client's story—looking beyond symptoms to the root causes of distress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maria Dahlmann

Maria Dahlmann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Maria is a dynamic and compassionate therapist with over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Juan Banda

Juan Banda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“Guided by a holistic and compassionate approach, he works to understand each client's unique story, supporting them in creating meaningful, transformative change...”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jesse Cardin

Jesse Cardin

Therapist

Virtual • California


Recognizing when you're overwhelmed isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. Whether you’re stuck in familiar painful patterns or navigating a new life transition, I’m here to help guide you. Since 2011, I’ve supported diverse clients across inpatient, outpatient, substance use, and crisis settings. I offer contemplative, trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ adults, veterans, artists & creatives, and high-performing professionals, and I help people of all backgrounds deepen self-understanding and work through questions of identity, meaning, and purpose.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Eric Blank

Eric Blank

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The individual is a whole person & therefore the needs of service are holistic & focus on all aspects of the individual to create a treatment experience where not only the substance use is addressed but the underlying reasons for the substance abuse...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jaskirn Johal-Dhillon

Jaskirn Johal-Dhillon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • California


My name is Jaskirn Johal-Dhillon, and I am a bilingual mental health therapist who speaks both English and Punjabi. I received my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Fresno. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, attachment challenges in adulthood, and those seeking inner child healing. My work is grounded in the belief that early childhood experiences shape our internal blueprint, yet with increased self-awareness and compassionate therapeutic support, those patterns can be understood, healed, and transformed. I am passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds and helping them reconnect with their authentic selves so they can lead the life they choose to live.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Wendy Barrientos

Wendy Barrientos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Compassionate and empathetic therapist with a deep passion for helping individuals who are struggling with situational stressors or mental illness.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
James Soltis

James Soltis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a current Registered Nurse of 19 years, a former US Coast Guard boarding officer of 6 years, a Registered Addiction Counselor, and a current Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have learned how to approach issues of anger, loss, addiction,...”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Ivy Charlie Snyder

Ivy Charlie Snyder

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I'm warm, curious, and empathetic. I want to help you understand yourself, understand your challenges, and make the progress that's most important to you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Cherina Medina

Cherina Medina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with at-risk youth, veterans, and people with disabilities.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lucinda Guarino

Lucinda Guarino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“My overarching purpose is to see others mentally and emotionally empowered and prepared with tools that promote successful career and personal development.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Darlene Melendez

Darlene Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Darlene Melendez, LMFT129784. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a compassionate heart and a commitment to support you on your journey to healing. I have dedicated my career to helping people navigate life's challenges while providing a safe space for self-exploration and understanding.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Melissa London

Dr. Melissa London

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy focuses on empowerment to provide relief and healing. My style is direct, collaborative, compassionate, liberation-focused, and supported by research.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultations
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Nicole Lopez

Nicole Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a dedicated mental health professional who supports children and adults through life’s challenges. I currently provide individual therapy only and do not offer couples counseling. My background in behavioral health and social services, along with hands-on community experience, has shaped my practical, compassionate, and solution-focused approach.

I have worked with individuals involved in the justice system, people living with serious mental illness, children in foster care, and families navigating behavioral or developmental concerns. My experience includes case management, crisis support, employment readiness, behavioral coaching, and coordinating care with medical providers, mental health facilities, and community programs to ensure consistent, long-term support.

I help clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, behavioral challenges in children and teens, parenting and co-parenting concerns, and reintegration after legal involvement. My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I believe everyone has resilience and the ability to grow with the right support.

My style is warm, honest, and structured. I value accountability while always leading with empathy and respect. I focus on building coping skills, improving communication, setting clear goals, and developing practical strategies that support emotional balance and independence.

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Julie Holsopple

Julie Holsopple

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“I provide a compassionate and gentle approach to therapy, with the goal of strengthening and honoring the "inner-you", so that you can live a more authentic and genuine life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julie Hunter

Julie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


I work with individuals of all ages navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, life transitions, or that lingering feeling that something just isn’t right. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative—I offer space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether you're healing from recent events or long-standing patterns,

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristie Christensen

Kristie Christensen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • California


I have a Masters in Social Work and have been practicing as a psychotherapist since 2014. I have a strong background in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfullness and I am trained in EMDR.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Angela Nguyen

Angela Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Neurodivergent Asian-American therapist, and I am passionate about providing affirming, holistic mental health care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Laura McGovern

Laura McGovern

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me is real, deep, and tailored to you. I take a holistic, empowering approach to therapy, integrating humor and creativity to foster self-reflection and self-compassion.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Relationship Issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Taquonna Lampkins

Taquonna Lampkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The goal in working with me isn't perfection—it's balance, self-trust, and finally feeling grounded in who you are.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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