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Elisa Lewis

Elisa Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in empowering individuals and couples to live their best lives! I do this by being intentional and using a client-centered approach through an attachment lens.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nia Barnett

Nia Barnett

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that people can create meaningful change when they have a safe space to understand themselves, work through challenges, and identify what they want for their lives.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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

Shahrzad Sepanlou

Shahrzad Sepanlou

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe and supportive space for my clients to process their thoughts and emotions at their own pace.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carie Ann Ylanan

Carie Ann Ylanan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

870 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your pursuit of wellness.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Emily Breyer

Dr. Emily Breyer

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I bring a warm, authentic, and engaging style to therapy. My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, and I tailor the therapy to your personal needs and goals.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Vargas

Maria Vargas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I seek to provide my clients with the tools necessary to combat relapses in the future, whether it be to substances, unhealthy behavior or negative thoughts that hold us captive.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Energetic, Humorous

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna

Dr. Kyle Arnold

Dr. Kyle Arnold

Psychologist

Virtual • Brooklyn, CA


“I see my main job as to fully accept and welcome the person in front of me to become their most authentic self.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan

Berta Rivas Sanchez

Berta Rivas Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on helping clients better understand their thought patterns, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Julie Hall-Sweaza

Julie Hall-Sweaza

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Julie. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years. I have experience with individuals and families who are living with mental health issues, and I also have extensive experience helping those with substance use problems. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can offer a supportive place to feel understood, begin to recover, and reconnect with yourself.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Carrie Canales

Dr. Carrie Canales

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a full-time professor of psychology and a licensed therapist for over 10 years. I have a doctorate and two master's degrees so you see psychology is my passion!

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Phillip Guttmann

Phillip Guttmann

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I specialize in helping clients navigating trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, & much more. I earned my MSW from New York University in 2011 and have worked as a forensic social worker in NYC at The Legal Aid Society & have also worked with Gay Men's Health Crisis, Services for the Underserved, Footsteps & Office of the Appellate Defender. I moved to Los Angeles in 2017 and have been in private practice since 2018.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Justine Nader

Justine Nader

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to use humor and curiosity to make our time together engaging and insightful, helping you understand yourself and your relationships better.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Humorous, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Simran Virdee

Simran Virdee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over 10 years of experience in psychotherapy working with a diverse population, I am passionate and dedicated to helping clients...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Nasheili Gonzalez Reihling

Nasheili Gonzalez Reihling

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in providing culturally affirming therapy to individuals from mixed, international, and immigrant families.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Amy Flores

Amy Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion is to help clients find their inner strength and have a better understanding of themselves.”

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

Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Kathryn Lopez

Kathryn Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a warm, grounded presence and create a space that feels both safe and deeply human, where you can slow down, be honest, and feel truly supported.”

Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan

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

Melody LeBaron

Melody LeBaron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My treatment approach is a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, person-centered, positive psychology, and humanistic interventions.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Carly Rose Schwan

Carly Rose Schwan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

16055 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA

“I offer a space where you can feel deeply heard, gently challenged, and supported as you move toward meaningful and values-aligned change.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Adame

Elizabeth Adame

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a bilingual therapist I enjoy learning about the different walks of life and working through the feelings that surface.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Babette Chatelle-Bergman

Babette Chatelle-Bergman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have helped people to understand themselves, how they got where they landed and how to overcome the obstacles they feel are keeping them from moving forward.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Tiara Grayson

Tiara Grayson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I prioritize a collaborative, authentic, and personable approach—bringing humanity into the room, setting goals together, and creating a space where you feel seen and heard.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Creative, Energetic, Inquisitive

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Dorn

Michele Dorn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients should expect a warm reception. We will work toward identifying goals and may complete rating scales to guide our decisions in the right direction.”

ADD/ADHD

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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

Timothy Malone

Timothy Malone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1411 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA

“I am told I have a calming presence by my clients, which allows me to challenge them and be direct, without being intimidating.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Jessica Ortega

Jessica Ortega

Therapist

Virtual • Salinas, CA


“With seven years of clinical experience, I work closely with adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety and depression...”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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

Sean Smith

Sean Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a relational approach to therapy, meaning our relationship is the most important ingredient for success.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Humorous, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Niki Khanna

Niki Khanna

Therapist

Virtual • California


I belong to many communities and have many identities. Most strongly I identify as Queer, a Person of Color and Intersex. I strive to use these experiences and identities to help me connect to clients. I volunteer and work with intersex, gender-expansive, and trans youth and adults. I see the care I offer as an act of resilience and defiance.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Beck

Brittany Beck

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“She brings a warm, collaborative, and holistic style to her work, creating space for clients to explore their challenges, deepen their insight, and move toward meaningful change.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anetka Giz

Anetka Giz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Known for her warm, open-minded, and empowering approach, Anetka is an active listener who prioritizes building strong rapport with her clients.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Nicolette Bautista

Dr. Nicolette Bautista

Psychologist

Virtual • Folsom, CA


I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping adults and teens heal from trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, grief, and codependency. My approach is integrative and personalized, blending relational and psychodynamic therapy with trauma-informed care, somatic techniques, EMDR/Brainspotting, and mindfulness. I work not just to reduce symptoms, but to support deep, lasting transformation.

Before earning my doctorate, I led crisis intervention and domestic violence agencies—work that ignited my commitment to trauma recovery. I completed my predoctoral training at UC Davis, my postdoc with the Department of Corrections, and later worked with Kaiser before transitioning to full-time private practice. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how systems impact healing—and what it takes to create a space where real change can happen.

I specialize in working with adult children of abuse, adult children of alcoholics, healthcare professionals, and those who have lived through overwhelming experiences but are ready to reclaim their story. My clients often seek not just relief, but reconnection—with themselves, with others, and with life.

Outside the therapy room, I’m a water and nature enthusiast—you’ll often find me floating, hiking, or recharging in the wild. I’m also a devoted dog mom, and my therapy dog, Niles, will soon join me in the office to support clients on their healing journey.

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa "Lou" Koerner

Melissa "Lou" Koerner

Therapist

Virtual • Venice, CA


You’ve spent a lifetime caring for everyone else. My job is to help you finally exhale.

I’m Melissa Lou Koerner, LCSW — a therapist with 20+ years of experience helping people navigate the messy, meaningful, and often hilarious business of being human. I’m a generalist at heart, which means you don’t have to fit into a diagnostic box to work with me. If it’s part of your story, it’s welcome in the room.

Over the years I’ve supported adults, couples, families, caregivers, Veterans, adoptive families, and folks moving through grief, trauma, identity shifts, and major life transitions. From school hallways to hospice rooms to VA clinics to private practice, I’ve learned one thing over and over: people are far more resilient than they realize.

My style is warm, grounded, and practical. I blend trauma‐informed care, attachment work, and evidence‐based approaches with a healthy dose of humor — because sometimes the only way through a hard moment is to laugh at how absurd life can be.

And while I’m a true generalist, I’ll admit my favorite work these days is helping adults untangle enmeshment, estrangement, and parentification. There’s something powerful about watching people reclaim space in their own lives after years of carrying roles that were never theirs to begin with.

If you’re looking for a therapist who can help you untangle what’s heavy, honor what’s hopeful, and

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance

Arthur Abrantes Paiva

Arthur Abrantes Paiva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is highly interactive and collaborative, rooted in the belief that therapy's transformative power emerges when both therapist and client invest time and effort into the healing process.”

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

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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

Ashley Basualdo

Ashley Basualdo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am extremely passionate about supporting the healing journeys of children, youth, adults and families, while being mindful of the privilege and responsibility that it entails.”

Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues,

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Weise

Jennifer Weise

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is person-centered, which means that I strive to provide empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard consistently throughout the course of treatment.”

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

Creative, Direct, Open-minded

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,

Catarina Fleury

Catarina Fleury

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Monrovia, CA


“I have been taking care of patients in a variety of critical settings in medicine and mental health for over 20 years.”

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

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Dean Wright

Dean Wright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I come with an existentialist approach to the therapeutic room which means I am trying to help my clients find meaning in the change they seek.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna,

Samira Hosseini

Samira Hosseini

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is interactive, curious, and gently direct—I'm here to help you go beneath the surface, increase your self-awareness, and respond to life's challenges from a place of clarity and peace rather than urgency.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

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

Morgan Brown

Morgan Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


You've got the talent. The drive. Maybe you've already reached your dream goal where the pressures & stress-you've got things on lock for some time now. As you step into a new season, this one feels different.

Whether you are an athlete, creative, parent, or entrepreneur, I help multi-potential & high performing individuals who are:

  • Balancing many other responsibilities that are as important
  • Feeling like they are at a plateau
  • Not feeling heard
  • Feels a misalignment in communication
  • Struggling with performance related anxiety
  • Contemplating career pivot or life after sport among athletes

and are seeking specialized support to navigate these difficulties, especially in moments that matter most whether that’s on the sports pitch, boardroom, conference, at home, on stage or on set.

Morgan Brown, LPCC#22723

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Toni Pinkerton

Toni Pinkerton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience in working with adults and youth assisting with alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karina Salazar

Karina Salazar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is holistic, engaging, and supportive, I also actively incorporate problem-solving and appropriate challenge into our work together.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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