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Hailey Perez

Hailey Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing and growth are most effective when we work together in a collaborative partnership.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma,

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,

Dr. Scott Nelson

Dr. Scott Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been a therapist for 52 years. Due to a long history with many types of people in many settings, I am able to work with a wide array of people. I am well known for my capacity to listen, my warmth, and my ability to connect. Gentle humor is an important part of my work and personality.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,

Donny Simpson

Donny Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe people want to feel understood and supported, but they also want practical tools that can actually help them move forward.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Abdur Bilal

Abdur Bilal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe good psychiatric care starts with listening. Before recommending treatment, I want to understand what you are experiencing, how it is affecting your daily life, and what you want to change.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Maternal Mental Health,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna,

Janet Nelson

Janet Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a California, Connecticut, and South Dakota licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR and specializes in treating trauma.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,

Mirna Cervantes

Mirna Cervantes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Desiree Hughes

Dr. Desiree Hughes

Psychologist

Virtual • Austin, CA


I am a clinical psychologist with specialized training in trauma and relational modalities. We may be a good fit if you: • Value insight and depth. • Are curious about yourself and want to understand the "why". • Intuitively know that lasting change requires real work—and are ready for it. Reach out to me for a free 15 min. consultation today.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna insurance

Anne San Juan

Anne San Juan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am straightforward and pragmatic. I look to get to the issue's core to help you move toward what you want and need.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Chane

Emily Chane

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to this work.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Spampinato

Lauren Spampinato

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My style is down-to-earth, direct, and relatable. I am not easily shocked, and there are no wrong answers in therapy.”

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

Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Kelly Kratzer

Kelly Kratzer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience in developing and reviewing behavior intervention plans for problematic and challenging behaviors...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

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

Kianni Beaver

Kianni Beaver

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I'm Kianni, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, serving clients all across California. Life is full of uncertainty, change, and challenges. Maybe you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or burnt out due to life stressors. Maybe you feel stuck or disconnected from in your relationships with others or yourself. Perhaps you're navigating a transition and unsure of how to handle what comes next. Or perhaps nothing is necessarily wrong, but you feel ready for a change.

Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Annette Feerst

Annette Feerst

Therapist

Virtual • Scottsdale, CA


“I work at facilitating a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences, empowering them to achieve personal growth and healing.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health,

Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,

Alcira Ascencio

Alcira Ascencio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Healing happens within safe, trusting relationships — and everything I do is built around creating that.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Providence Health Plan

Karen Wheeler

Karen Wheeler

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am so happy to meet you and look forward to working with you. My approach as a Mental Health Clinician is warm, empathetic, compassionate and affirming. I have had over 30 years of experience in the field of Mental Health and substance use treatment. I have worked at Women's Recovery Association with women and children. Many years in School Based Counseling and individual counseling.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Brent Harrison

Brent Harrison

Therapist

Virtual • Los Gatos, CA


“My degree and training in Holistic Psychology has giving me the skills to work with clients on many levels; mind, body, and spirit.”

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

Holistic, Participatory, Warm

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

Maria Ayala

Maria Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal isn't to hand you a diagnosis. It's to help you feel steadier, and to build something that holds up after therapy ends.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Malika Mahanna

Malika Mahanna

Therapist

Virtual • Pleasant Hill, CA


“I am deeply committed to creating a safe, empathetic and confidential space where you or your loved ones can explore concerns, heal from past experiences, and develop practical tools for a more fulfilling life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna,

Taronda Jones

Taronda Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a non-judgmental, transparent environment where you can find it easy to communicate your feelings, fears, and concerns.”

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
Gemma Holmes

Gemma Holmes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

28991 Old Town Front Street, Temecula, CA

“For 10+ years, I have sought to improve the lives of youth struggling with issues as varied as housing displacement, gender identity, suicidal ideation, & anger management...”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jerrica Calvillo

Jerrica Calvillo

Therapist

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


Jerrica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has extensive experience helping clients with anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, crisis support, and substance use concerns.

Jerrica’s approach is compassionate, supportive, and client-centered. She strives to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Using evidence-based tools tailored to each person’s needs, she helps clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healing.

Jerrica feels honored to walk alongside her clients as they work toward positive change, greater balance, and a more hopeful future.

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

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

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

Jennifer De Santis

Jennifer De Santis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

160 South Old Springs Road, Anaheim, CA

“I have a vast amount of experience in working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, perinatal and postpartum, trauma and more.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lea Bishop

Lea Bishop

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been practicing therapy for over 15 years. I graduated from San Diego State in 2005 and have helped people work through problems ranging from anxiety and depression, to relationship and health problems. I have worked in residential and intensive outpatient programs but for the past 5 years I have been providing therapy through Telehealth. Mostly I have found people to be astounding in their strength and resiliency and have greatly enjoyed being part of their growth process.

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Jeremiah Neal

Jeremiah Neal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I practice the evidenced and researched based model of Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy which reaches beyond "what to say" and helps couples experientially make sense of the emotional patterns that interrupt their connection while also assisting...”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Cowell

Elizabeth Cowell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through my studies, I have learned that therapy is a collaborative process. In order for you to achieve your goals, we must work as a team.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Humorous, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,

Lani Espinas

Lani Espinas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will hold you accountable, challenge you, and give you homework since I don't believe 45 mins a week is sufficient to rectify lifelong patterns.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

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

Zully Garcia

Zully Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with my clients throughout treatment so that together we can gain a better understanding of their life and what feeling better means to them.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD,

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Dr. Natalie Marshman

Dr. Natalie Marshman

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I value the trust I build with my clients through the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship and I work to create an atmosphere of respect, honesty, acceptance, and warmth.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Rivera

Jennifer Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that we each have unique strengths that can be harnessed to navigate life's challenges and to also create a life that is fulfilling.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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

Brianna Marshall

Brianna Marshall

Therapist

Virtual • Glendale, CA


Brianna Marshall, LCSW, MBA

Owner & Therapist

Education: University of Southern California

Values: Empathy, Purpose, Care


We all have a Purpose and a story to tell.... I hold strongly that every person has a purpose and a story to tell. Even through lives experiences you still have purpose. There is a reason why you’re here today.


Your experiences in life are unique to you and can be tell some devastating things such as grief and loss, trauma, conflicts etc which has developed into depression, anxiety, low-esteem, amongst other things.


Your story, thus far, is what brought you to Therapy with Purpose. It’s within your story, you can discover your purpose and achieve self fulfillment.


So what’s your story?

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna,

Pamela Naumes

Pamela Naumes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am known for a no-nonsense, to-the-heart-of-the-matter approach. This simply means I tend to be direct and have a long-practiced ability to get to the heart of a problem quickly.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Biesemeyer

Amy Biesemeyer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I genuinely care about the challenges and changes you are facing and want to help you develop a foundation to meet them.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Justin Sundgot-Smith

Justin Sundgot-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

5266 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

“I especially enjoy working with people who are highly thoughtful, sensitive, creative, or introspective—and who may find themselves overthinking, putting significant pressure on themselves, or feeling disconnected from what they actually want.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Creative, Holistic

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicia Stansbury

Felicia Stansbury

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you as we explore challenges, build insight, and identify the tools and perspectives that support the changes you want to make.”

Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD,

Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Kirkland

Jennifer Kirkland

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“In the first session, you will feel cared for, understood and will know that together, you and I can make a positive difference in you and in your life.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Elizabeth Casas-Valdovinos

Elizabeth Casas-Valdovinos

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, great to meet you! I’m Elizabeth Casas-Valdovinos, a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy to adults in English and Spanish. With more than five years of experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult—and I’m committed to creating a welcoming, compassionate space where you can feel heard and understood.


I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use concerns, stress, grief and loss, life transitions, and challenges with self-esteem. Together, we can explore what you’re going through, identify your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you move toward healing and meaningful change.


I earned my Master of Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino, and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2025. As a wife, mother, and Christian, I value compassion, connection, and hope. When desired, I welcome the opportunity to incorporate a client’s faith and personal values into therapy while respecting each individual’s unique beliefs and experiences.


Taking the first step toward counseling takes courage. I would be honored to support you on your journey.

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Randa El Jurdi

Randa El Jurdi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, calm, and deeply client-centered. I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tami Leffler

Tami Leffler

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is direct, relatable, and practical. I value honest, clear communication and aim to make concepts easy to understand and apply to everyday life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Humorous

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

Sakeenah Hakim

Sakeenah Hakim

Therapist

Virtual • Inglewood, CA


I use a strength-based, holistic approach that emphasizes mindfulness and recognizes how trauma affects behavior and development. I prioritize your needs and encourage partnership when establishing and meeting your treatment goals.


I offer a nonjudgmental, client-centered approach. I'm patient and respect the time it takes to build trust. I believe words are powerful and help clients shift language patterns that feed negative thinking.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jackie Duong

Jackie Duong

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to discuss their issues, concerns, and needs.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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