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Melissa Contractor

Melissa Contractor

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been a licensed marriage and family therapiist for over 30 years. I have had many years of experience working with clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My focus on treating clients is on improving and increasing coping skills to better manage emotions and/or relationships. I like to give specific tools that can be used outside of the session.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Makeda Goodnight

Makeda Goodnight

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Through the work we do together, we will create obtainable goals supporting your mental health, clarity and wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Hernandez

Melissa Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive experience helping people manage a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidal tendencies.”
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Dr. Dong Eun Lee

Dr. Dong Eun Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It's possible to reclaim yourself and build safer and stronger relationship through processing your emotional injuries, developing patience and compassion for yourself and others, and fostering the personal and relational growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Jonathan Villicana

Dr. Jonathan Villicana

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe that every human being has an inner strength and an innate drive for personal growth and healing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Ruben Alonzo

Ruben Alonzo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and I strive to offer a safe and supportive environment to help build that resilience.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Lorena Hernandez

Lorena Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“I'm a bilingual Mexican-American therapist committed to helping individuals grow and nurture the best versions of themselves through sharing, laughing, healing and learning (and sometimes unlearning too).”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Evangeline Alvarez

Evangeline Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


“I assist with helping clients to understand their emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build practical skills for everyday life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Trinidad Castillo

Trinidad Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am especially passionate about working with first-gen, BIPOC clients, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and fellow neurodivergent folks who often feel unseen or misunderstood in traditional spaces.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Ryan Pate

Ryan Pate

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“My goal is not just to manage symptoms, but to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, and the patterns that shape your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Samantha Walker

Samantha Walker

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 15 years of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. My background includes 10 years of expertise working with DSS and court-ordered cases. Additionally, I possess substantial knowledge and experience in school-based therapy. I deliver mental health support via telehealth, ensuring a safe, accessible environment for individuals to address challenges, enhance coping strategies, and promote personal development. Recognizing that initiating therapy may be intimidating, I emphasize the importance of selecting an appropriate therapist. My practice is dedicated to offering a collaborative and supportive setting in which clients can pursue balance, healing, and meet their individual mental health goals.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicky Cheng

Nicky Cheng

Therapist

Virtual • California


Have you ever left a therapy session feeling lighter, only to return the next week feeling right back where you started?

You’ve done the work. You’ve learned the tools and the language to describe your thoughts, feelings, and patterns. Yet the relief often feels short-lived. Insights help in the moment, but they don’t always translate into lasting change in your day-to-day life.

It can feel incredibly frustrating or even hopeless. You might start wondering if therapy is even worth it.

Deep down, you just want to feel less anxious... less stressed... less burned out. You want to feel like yourself again. You want to feel truly connected to others. And you want to stop feeling like a hamster stuck on a wheel, running endlessly with no off-ramp.

If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. With nearly 20 years of working with caregivers, helping professionals, and many others seeking relief. I have witnessed these same struggles time after time. The frustration, the exhaustion, and for many, a deep and unshakable pain that feels like it never ends. The work doesn’t stop, and yet, things go nowhere.

Through my clients, I’ve learned that what usually brings people to therapy is often just the surface symptom of deeply held core beliefs and personal stories that once served them well but now keep them stuck and, at times, repeating a vicious cycle.

Therapy should feel safe, even when it stretches you beyond your comfort zone. If you’re tired of taking three steps forward only to slide two steps back, and you’re ready to step off the hamster wheel, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward genuine healing and self-discovery.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Ashley Cyronak

Ashley Cyronak

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“She is dedicated to helping patients receive the treatment they need so they can enjoy a positive and fulfilling lifestyle.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Jorge Martin

Jorge Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients in California. I specialize in helping people struggling with anxiety and depression, trauma, life transitions, and grief. I primarily use experiential therapy modalities (Internal Family Systems, AEDP, Coherence Therapy, etc.) that focus on deeper work to address the root causes of clients' struggles. I help people gain more clarity and confidence and feel more peaceful and balanced inside.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Sarah Yerelian

Sarah Yerelian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with individuals with disabilities and use a variety of evidence-based practices...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Rosary Nancy Moreno-Derks

Dr. Rosary Nancy Moreno-Derks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We'll work together to shift patterns of thoughts, emotions and behavior that no longer work for you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Russell Gilmore

Dr. Russell Gilmore

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • California


“My approach in therapy is to help you discover, recognize, and overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from living the life you want to live.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kelley Tokarski

Kelley Tokarski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, I take the time to get to know you and what's going on in your life before offering tailored suggestions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Angelica Manrique

Angelica Manrique

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, supportive and grounding in creating a safe space where you can show up as your authentic self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amy Bender

Amy Bender

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients address the root cause of anxiety and relationship struggles, often unresolved trauma held in the body, so we're not just managing symptoms.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Diana Ukpong

Dr. Diana Ukpong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My mission is to provide a holistic and personalized approach to mental health care, ensuring that every client has a unique and meaningful experience...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Erick Nunez

Erick Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Change can be scary but so is staying the same. There is a quote that I live by "Whatever you are not changing ... you are choosing".”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Glenna Anderson

Glenna Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


When I was a kid, I often got in trouble for being too loud with asking questions and calling adults out on things that didn’t seem fair to me. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an advocate of some kind. A career in social work, then, made total sense to me when I discovered the field as an undergraduate at San Jose State.

Two more degrees and a license later, I still carry the spirit of that little girl, fighting for the underserved. I have a long history of diagnosing and treating adults with severe and chronic mental illness. I take my work very seriously and it’s important to me to help my clients heal, grow, and thrive.

My clients seek my services as a way to recuperate from lifetimes of overworking themselves into worthiness. I guide them toward unlearning the things that taught them they weren’t enough. I give them the tools they need to create wellness and wholeness in a way that’s unique to who they are.

Through my private practice and my brand, Therapy is a Lifestyle, I want to help you see yourself in new ways - without the lens of your trauma. I specialize in anxiety disorders, EMDR, and other trauma-informed approaches to help you do that.

Let’s take the journey toward your recovery, together. Being here is your first step!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Jessica Mendoza-Miranda

Jessica Mendoza-Miranda

Therapist

Virtual • California


Well, well, well. You finally decided to look for some help. If you want to know more about what I offer, scroll down :)

If you are reading this, I imagine that you are having a hard time or maybe you are looking to make some changes in your life. I love working with young adults to find their passion in life, remove blocks that are keeping them from being their most awesome selves and learn to live the life they have always dreamed of.

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Mai

Dr. Daniel Mai

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach is integrative and tailored to each person's needs, with attention to culture, identity, and the broader context shaping their experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Juanita Whittington

Juanita Whittington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, and genuine care, creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued just as you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Inrijaimelina Constancio

Inrijaimelina Constancio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a compassionate, empathetic therapist known for creating a calm, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Minh Tran

Dr. Minh Tran

Therapist

Virtual • California


Xin chào! I am a relationally-oriented Jungian depth psychotherapist with degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I enjoy working with creatives, students of psychotherapy, and those dedicated to a life oriented toward meaningfulness.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Chinenye Chukwu

Chinenye Chukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Chinenye believes that effective communication and patient involvement is the key to a successful treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Larry Hicks

Larry Hicks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


I enjoy working with individuals in the recovery community, first responders, and those who have experienced traumatic childhoods. I don't just talk the talk, I walk the walk.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stacey Prothro

Stacey Prothro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate and trustworthy therapist who will help you get on the path to healing and recovery with a holistic approach -mind, body, and spirit.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Monica Brown-Hall

Monica Brown-Hall

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is from a listener and strengths perspective, meeting clients where they are, validating, providing resources, support, and a person-centered approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Tetia Cage Henson

Tetia Cage Henson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“During the initial session, we will collaboratively establish goals and measurable outcomes for our sessions.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Xing Liu

Xing Liu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In terms of evidence-based approaches, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Richard Meza

Richard Meza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm an LCSW with a child welfare background who believes in practical tools, small wins, and celebrating progress.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brandy Barnes

Brandy Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • California


Brandy earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology from California State University of Long Beach in 2006 and earned her Masters of Social Work from California State University Fullerton in 2013. Brandy brings with her over twenty years of experience working in diverse clinical settings.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Michelle Liu

Michelle Liu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe space where my clients can express and release their pain, stress, and worries.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lorrie Herzberg

Lorrie Herzberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work as a companion and guide, offering direct, respectful, and non-judgmental support to help clients navigate challenges such as grief, trauma, serious illness, life transitions, and personal growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultations
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Aisha Thompkins

Aisha Thompkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide hope that slowly but surely their problems will resolve because you are in control of your fate.”
Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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