Find an Anthem / Out of State BlueCard therapist in California
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Lasting Relationships with Clients
Leslie M. Lopez
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss +14 moreSpeaks SpanishMy mission is to help individuals find ways to manage stressors by laying the groundwork for healing and growth. I work from a strengths-based perspective and tailor my approach to individual needs. I am passionate about creating a safe space to help facilitate insight and understanding.Next available:Fri Sep 25 @ 1AM
Paul Tambini
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress +7 moreThe care I provide is highly personalized—never one-size-fits-all. I take a collaborative, humanistic approach grounded in empathy and curiosity. Using evidence-based methods such as CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, I help you uncover patterns, build insight, and create lasting change. Clients appreciate my active, engaging style and often share that they feel deeply respected and understood. Together, we’ll clarify your values, strengthen your resilience, and help you live with greater purpose and intention.Next available:Sun Sep 20 @ 3PM
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High Satisfaction Rate
Sarita Mokha
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder +23 moreSpeaks HindiI have had the privilege of working with clients from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and I bring genuine curiosity, humility, and deep respect to every therapeutic relationship. I believe that culture is not a backdrop to therapy — it is therapy — and I strive to tailor my approach to honor each person's unique lived experience, values, and worldview. As an advocate for equity and inclusion, I am committed to creating a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood, regardless of where you come from or the language in which you best express yourself.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 8PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Gaby Pena
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety +9 moreSpeaks SpanishI offer bilingual therapy services in English and Spanish for individuals and couples. I use a range of treatment modalities to best support each client’s unique needs. I’m experienced with Child and Family Services court orders and have worked with anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I’m committed to providing effective, compassionate care and offer both in-person and virtual sessions to ensure accessibility and convenience.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 8PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Victoria Penton
LPC
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +8 moreI believe that healing and growth happen through relationship, and I am committed to creating a space where clients feel safe, valued, and heard. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over a decade of experience, I work with adults experiencing relationship difficulties, family conflict, women's issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and attachment-related challenges. My style is down-to-earth, compassionate, humorous when appropriate, and direct/action-oriented when needed. My goal is to help you feel supported and equipped to make meaningful change.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 4PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Manoj Sharma
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +10 moreSpeaks HindiI am a dedicated therapist who works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I use a compassionate, client-centered approach to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, build resilience, and achieve lasting change. I am also passionate about supporting diverse populations, honoring each person’s unique cultural background. I look forward to partnering with you on your path to wellness.Next available:Sun Sep 20 @ 7PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Neil Hopper
LPCC
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +10 moreI work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, and substance use challenges. However you show up, we will create a plan to help you reclaim your life. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Brainspotting. My style is grounded in empathy, compassion, and humor. Therapy is a space for deep healing and authentic connection—sometimes you will laugh, and sometimes you may cry. I offer honest feedback and compassionate guidance in a space where you can finally feel safe.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 5PM
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Marianna Jakucska
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +9 moreSpeaks HungarianYou may respond to stress with anxiety, depression, or anger, or you can unleash your creativity. I help you understand how your mind behaves to keep you safe so you can be proactive rather than reactive. I interactively combine practicality, spirituality, humor, and the visual power of movies. I help you strengthen the grip on your behavior and rediscover your sense of purpose. Together we will view your threats as opportunities for growth. I support highly perceptive individuals. I'm a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and bring new cultural perspectives as an immigrant from Hungary.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 4PM
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Joe Fierro
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +8 moreThroughout my 14+ years of experience, I've worked with people of all races and cultural backgrounds. I've honed my expertise in helping clients work through anxiety, depression, grief, loss, enculturation, and stress management. I believe in the human potential for healing, growth, and change. Throughout my sessions, I like to help clients identify their successes, interests, and talents. I support clients in practicing new behaviors and strategies in between sessions as a way to reinforce what is discussed and practiced in sessions, and to support their growing self-confidence for change.Next available:Fri Sep 25 @ 6PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Jessica Navarro
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +9 moreSpeaks SpanishI specialize in working with adults using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and a strengths-based perspective. I support clients navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I emphasize cultural competence and have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, ensuring therapy is respectful, inclusive, and tailored to each client’s unique worldview.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 12AM
High Satisfaction Rate
Johnny Morataya
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +12 moreSpeaks SpanishMy approach to therapy is to create a secure and comfortable space for anyone to address their mental health needs and concerns; I am not here to judge but to understand and help. My goal is to meet you where you are and collaboratively work towards the goals that you set. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a treatment modality to aid in processing thoughts and feelings with regard to certain stressors and identify helpful coping skills.Next available:Sun Sep 20 @ 2PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Anna Garcia
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder +22 moreI have many years of clinical experience, working with individuals, couples, teens, adults with a variety of life issues and behavioral health conditions. I use multiple evidence-based methods that assist in facilitating wellness, personal growth and alleviating distress quickly.Next available:Sun Sep 20 @ 5PM
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We can determine what you can expect to pay for therapy sessions by looking up your plan information.
It typically takes less than a minute.
High Satisfaction Rate
Justin Wong
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +8 moreWhether you are looking for help through a challenging situation or feel stuck in an unhealthy pattern, we can work together towards personal growth and well-being. I am a strong believer in taking an active approach to feeling better. Having better control over your mood can often seem hopeless, but you can make things better. Achieving a healthier approach to the way you think, make decisions, and relate to others can help clear a path towards a new direction in your life. My goal is to work with you to uncover the thinking patterns that have gotten in the way of you living a fulfilling and joyful life.Next available:Sun Sep 20 @ 4PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Lorena Bessemer
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +6 moreSpeaks SpanishI specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while also drawing from other modalities as needed, depending on where the client is. I aim for strengths-based, goal-driven, short-term solution-focused, and client-centered approaches while obtaining client perspective and feedback throughout the course of services. My goal is to facilitate and empower you towards improved functioning, with self-discovery and reflection through psychodynamic practice using honest, non-judgmental, and compassionate services.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 11PM
High Satisfaction Rate
John Kim
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session) +10 moreI treat depression, anxiety, couple conflicts, motivation issues, and career issues. I hope to help you get from getting by to getting well, to get from mere coping to full on thriving.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 8PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Rachel Greenberg
PSYD
Virtual
Specializes in Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Individual Therapy +4 moreMy therapy style is warm, relational, and trauma-informed. I create a safe, compassionate space to explore attachment wounds, identity, and emotional patterns. I specialize in supporting women and couples navigating trauma, relational challenges, and life transitions. Drawing from EFT, IFS, somatic practices, and mindfulness, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, fostering healing, self-trust, and deeper connection.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 6PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Alberto Serrano-Brothers
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +7 moreSpeaks SpanishI obtained my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. I am working on getting a Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis on Performance, as I am committed to a lifetime of professional growth and development. During my internship at the Department of Mental Health and Harbor UCLA, I was trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I believe each individual is unique, and I use an eclectic approach when developing interventions for my clients.Next available:Thu Sep 24 @ 6PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Melania Palor
LPCC
Virtual
Specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety +11 moreSpeaks ArmenianAs a therapist, I take pride in creating a space where clients can explore, heal, and process their thoughts and feelings in a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment. At my core, I am a relational therapist who will bring in a Strength-Based approach and incorporate mindfulness into sessions as well. It is important for me to meet my clients where they are, and collaborate with them so they get the most out of their time in therapy. With well over a decade’s worth of experience, and meeting clients at various moments in their lives, I find myself being more of a guide in the therapeutic process than anything else. I do incorporate the various training I have received in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy over the years to help bolster and empower my clients to create adaptive skills that allow them to be their most authentic selves.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 5PM
Lasting Relationships with Clients
Madeleine Dreyfus
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout +11 moreMy approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I believe in joining with clients to deepen self-understanding and build practical tools for facing life's challenges. Guided by attachment and psychodynamic theories, I integrate CBT and DBT techniques to foster resilience and skill-building. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health and am deeply passionate about supporting birthing people through the unique complexities of this transition. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 6PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Beatriz Gutierrez-Escalante
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +17 moreSpeaks SpanishSe habla Español I believe that therapy is a place for soul searching and a journey to life purpose. My approach is that everyone has strengths and resources to improve their life. My focus is to help you regain clarity & confidence that align with your life purpose. You will experience a safe, collaborative and empowering. I am a bilingual therapist Spanish/English. I specialize in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, difficulties with acculturation, woman's issues and domestic violence. I am passionate about working with families.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 6PM
Lasting Relationships with Clients
Kris Mamuad
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +9 moreSpeaks TagalogI believe that each individual have the utmost potential to live their lives in their most authentic self. I would love to paved this way and be the conduit to support this goal. I utilize CBT, DBT techniques, and some strategic approach in achieving goals and heavily believe in strength based approach. I enjoy collaborating with clients on what they need, helping in the way that is empathic, encouraging, and respectful. I believe that you are the expert of your life and I simply have the pleasure to support you through this journey.Next available:Fri Sep 25 @ 5PM
Lasting Relationships with Clients
Amber Atwood
LPCC
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss +12 moreMy therapy style is casual, motivational, and empowering. I tend to utilize holistic modalities that help one to increase a greater sense of self-awareness, and mind-body connection, and support one's personal growth in a compassionate manner. My hope is that individuals can develop a greater understanding of thoughts and behavioral patterns that are causing them to feel stuck while working toward making changes that lead to positive outcomes.Next available:Tue Sep 22 @ 4PM
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We can determine what you can expect to pay for therapy sessions by looking up your plan information.
It typically takes less than a minute.
High Satisfaction Rate
Arlene Springer
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD +6 moreMost of my experience is with helping adults with substance use disorders and their family members. Many of my patients also struggle with anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and ADHD. My style is direct, empathetic, and supportive. I encourage building community support, setting up accountabilities, and self-reflection. I believe that people are capable of making changes and healing from past hurts. I find that people are often damaged through relationships and as a result, healthy relationships are necessary for healing. I work to provide a safe place for people to be transparent and open.Next available:Wed Sep 23 @ 2AM
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Kathleen Donahue
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss +15 moreI really enjoy working with people who can freely speak their minds, and share about their childhoods and current lives. I have found that being practical, understanding, and honest while utilizing Solution-focused therapy, Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing give people results to their challenges. It also gives them an opportunity to look at what they have the ability to change, and what they do not. These practices help people move forward and accept themselves, for who they are, and all of the gifts they have been given in this life.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 7PM
Lasting Relationships with Clients
Jessica Flowers-Guerrero
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +9 moreI became licensed in May 2020 and have worked in a handful of outpatient and hospital settings within my community since 2013, specializing in helping individuals and families navigate issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, perinatal mood disorders, substance use, behavioral issues, parenting issues, women's issues, and trauma. I use a collaborative approach with my clients while providing a warm and nurturing space for healing and growth to take place. I cater to my clients' individual needs and often employ various evidence-based treatment strategies that can be helpful for authentic, sustainable, and positive change. I believe that for my clients to have space for growth, they need an environment that is trusting, non-judgmental, validating, and supportive. In working with me, I hope that my clients will feel seen, heard, and understood. My ultimate goal is to help my clients feel empowered to live the life they desire and achieve alignment with who they are, balance, and overall wellness.Next available:Mon Sep 21 @ 8PM
Frequently asked questions about therapists in California
What matters for your care is that your therapist is licensed in the state where you live. To see an Octave therapist, you are matched with a clinician licensed in California, whether you meet online or in person. Some licenses fall under interstate agreements that let a therapist practice in more than one state, but you never have to sort that out yourself. Octave confirms every therapist is licensed to work with California residents before matching you.
To practice in California, a therapist must hold an active California license. That means completing a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field, finishing thousands of hours of supervised clinical work, and passing a national or state licensing exam. Licenses are renewed on a schedule and require ongoing education. Every Octave therapist practicing in California holds a current California license, reviewed by our clinical team before they join.
California therapists practice under several license types, most commonly Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). You may also work with psychologists who hold a PhD or PsyD. All are qualified to provide talk therapy, and the right fit depends on what you want to work on more than the letters after their name. Octave works with licensed therapists across these credentials in California.
Yes. If your Octave therapist in California is not the right fit, you can switch at any time at no additional cost. Finding the right match matters more than getting it right on the first try, and it is common to need a session or two to know. Just let us know and we will help you find another licensed California therapist who suits your needs.
No. You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or a specific reason to start therapy in California. Many people see a California therapist to work through stress, relationships, life changes, or feelings that are hard to name. Your therapist focuses on your goals and what you want to get out of care, not on putting a label on you.
Start with what you want to work on, then look for a California therapist whose experience and approach match. Practical fit counts too: whether they take your insurance, their availability, and whether you feel comfortable with them. With Octave, you answer a few questions during intake and get matched with a licensed California therapist who fits your needs, so you do not have to sort through directories on your own.
Look for an active California license, which confirms the therapist has met the education, training, and exam requirements to practice in California. Common credentials include LCSW, LMFT, and LPC, along with psychologists who hold a PhD or PsyD. Beyond the license, check that their experience lines up with what you want to work on. Every Octave therapist in California is licensed and reviewed for credentials, experience, and clinical approach before joining the platform.
In everyday use, "therapist" and "counselor" often mean the same thing: a trained professional who provides talk therapy. Both can be licensed to treat mental health concerns, and what matters most is their license, training, and experience, not the title they use. Octave connects you with licensed California therapists whose background fits what you are looking for.
A therapist provides talk therapy to help you work through thoughts, feelings, and behavior. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication. Some people work with both. Octave provides therapy in California, and if medication is something you want to explore, your therapist can talk it through with you and help coordinate care with an outside prescriber.
"Therapist" is a broad term for any licensed professional who provides talk therapy. A psychologist is one kind of therapist, someone with a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) who may also do psychological testing. Both provide therapy, and for most people the choice comes down to fit and experience rather than the specific degree. Octave works with licensed California therapists across these backgrounds.
The most important things are a valid California license, experience with what you want to work on, and an approach you feel comfortable with. Practical details matter too: whether they are in-network with your insurance, how soon they are available, and whether you connect with them in early sessions. Octave weighs these factors when matching you with a licensed California therapist, so you are paired with someone who fits both your needs and your schedule.