Meet the best therapists* in Orange County.

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Note that most therapists specialize in multiple issues, so therapists in different categories may still be able to help you.

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Child or teen therapist
Couples therapist
Depression therapist
EMDR therapist
Family therapist
Grief therapist
OCD therapist
Trauma therapist

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Best therapists in Orange County

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

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Best anxiety therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$225

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Concern EAP

Not available

California, LMFT #98689

Elisa Martínez, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Depth psychotherapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Internal family systems, Mindfulness based, Trauma-focused, Somatic therapy, Attachment based

Specialties

Anxiety, Burnout, Self esteem

Additional Areas of focus

Multicultural experience, Multiracial experience, Caring professionals, Existential questioning, Midlife stress, Mindfulness, Panic attacks, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Racial identity, Immigration experience, Trauma, Grief, Highly sensitive people, Spirituality

Virtual Only

$150

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Optum, Aetna

Not available

California, LMFT #116159

Kate Van Dyke, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Gottman method, Narrative, Solution-focused brief therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Fertility treatment, First responders

Additional Areas of focus

Burnout, Career counseling, Caring professionals, Codependency, Couples counseling, Depression, Grief, Infertility, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Military families, Mindfulness, Pregnancy loss, Parenting, Postpartum depression, Premarital counseling, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress, Substance dependency, Veterans

Virtual and In Person

$220

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #107008

Lilly Gibson (Shonafelt), LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Brainspotting, Psychodynamic, Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Family systems, Mindfulness based

Specialties

Anxiety, Blended families, Life transitions

Additional Areas of focus

Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Self esteem, Stress

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Best children and teen therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$180

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #83507

Ashley Hudson, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Mindfulness based, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Adolescents, Anxiety, Sports performance

Additional Areas of focus

Body image, Depression, Grief, Life transitions, Panic attacks, Parenting, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Trauma

Virtual and In Person

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LCSW #80807

Kelly McCullough, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Parent-child interaction therapy, Play therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Anxiety, Children, Depression

Additional Areas of focus

Adolescents, Parenting, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Self esteem

Virtual and In Person

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #145258

Czarina De Jesus, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, Emotionally focused therapy, Enneagram, Exposure Response Prevention, Internal family systems, Mindfulness based, Narrative, Parent-child interaction therapy, Play therapy, Prolonged exposure therapy, Psychodynamic, Somatic therapy, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Adolescents, Children, Anxiety

Additional Areas of focus

Depression, Life transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Stress, Trauma, Social anxiety, Self esteem, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Parenting, Neurodivergence, Highly sensitive people, Existential questioning, Dating, Burnout, Body image, Autism spectrum, Aging, Anger management, ADHD, Disordered eating, Mindfulness

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Best couples therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$350

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #109946

Felicia Keller Boyle, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Depth psychotherapy, Mindfulness based, Somatic therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Addiction, Codependency, Substance dependency

Additional Areas of focus

Self harm, Spirituality, Trauma, Couples counseling, Caring professionals, Career coaching

Virtual Only

$185

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LCSW #66309; Florida, TPSW #433; Pennsylvania, CW #023414

Larissa House, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, Gottman method, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused brief therapy, Trauma-focused, Strength-based therapy, Somatic therapy, Narrative

Specialties

Couples counseling, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Pregnancy loss

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Multicultural experience, Bipolar disorder, Multiracial experience, Blended families, Dating, Non-monogamous couples counseling, Depression, Fertility treatment, Divorce counseling, Immigrant experience, Intercultural relationships, First responders, Gender identity, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Life transitions, Military families, Parenting, Premarital counseling, Racial identity, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Veterans, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Midlife stress, Caring professionals, Burnout, Self esteem

Virtual Only

$250

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #88860

Gabriel Arroyo, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Mindfulness based, Solutions-focused brief therapy, Strengths-based therapy

Specialties

Chronic conditions, Couples counseling, Dating

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Dating, Depression, Cancer, Family counseling, Divorce counseling, Mindfulness, Physical disabilities, Pregnancy loss, Premarital counseling, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress

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Best depression therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$195

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LPCC #6250

Tessa Ritchie, LPCC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, Enneagram, Gottman method, Solution-focused brief therapy, Trauma-focused, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Parenting, Self esteem, Postpartum depression

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Life transitions,Addiction, Abuse, Depression, Pregnancy, Panic attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress, Substance dependency, Trauma

Virtual and In Person

$175

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, AMFT #133578

Katie Massey, AMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Depth psychotherapy, Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Mindfulness based, Psychodynamic, Narrative

Specialties

Depression, Spirituality, Dating

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples counseling, Existential questioning, Highly sensitive people, Insomnia, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma

Virtual Only

$220

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #116569

Ryan Perisho, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Depth psychotherapy, Attachment based, Faith-based counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Gottman method, Family systems, Mindfulness based, Psychoanalytic, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Infertility, Depression

Additional Areas of focus

Grief, Self esteem, Adolescents, Body image, Caring professionals, Couples counseling, Dating, Existential questioning, Insomnia, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Mindfulness, Panic attacks, Pregnancy loss, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Postpartum depression, Premarital counseling, Self harm, Sexual assault, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Depression

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Best EMDR therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, ACSW #108179

Jenny Flora Wells, ACSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, EMDR, Internal family systems, Mindfulness based, Somatic therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Adoption, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma

Additional Areas of focus

Adolescents/teens, Anxiety, Adoption, Burnout, Career coaching, Depression, Existential questioning, Grief, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness, Neurodivergence, Panic attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma

Virtual and In Person

$205

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LCSW #102118

Molly Vasa Bertolucci, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Postpartum depression, Anxiety, Trauma

Additional Areas of focus

Pregnancy loss, Stress, Depression, Grief, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Virtual Only

$175

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #153518; California, APCC #11149

Dina Bdaiwi, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Brainspotting, EMDR, Narrative, Mindfulness based, Trauma-focused, Attachment based, Dialectical behavior therapy

Specialties

Disordered eating, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Neurodivergence

Additional Areas of focus

Autism spectrum, Multicultural experience, Body image, Career coaching, Non-monogamous couples counseling, Dating, Depression, Codependency, Gender identity, Self esteem, Racial identity, Trauma, ADHD, Multiracial experience, First generation immigrant experience

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Best family therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

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Best grief therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$225

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LCSW #83133

Carly Dosh, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Internal family systems, Mindfulness based, Trauma-focused, Somatic therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Burnout, Adolescents

Additional Areas of focus

Caring professionals, Chronic conditions, Grief, Highly sensitive people, Panic attacks, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stress

Virtual Only

$225

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, AMFT #116027

Gabe Kenney, AMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Mindfulness based, Narrative, Play therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Grief, Sports performance, Performance anxiety

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Adolescents, Anger management, Anxiety, Bullying, Burnout, Career coaching, Caring professionals, Children, Chronic conditions, Codependency, Dating, Existential questioning, Family counseling, First responders, Screen dependence, Highly sensitive people, LGBTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Military families, Mindfulness, Neurodivergence, Phobias, Polyamory, Premarital counseling, Schizophrenia spectrum, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Socioeconomic issues, Spirituality, Stalking, Stress, Veterans, Bipolar disorder, Abuse, Autism spectrum, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic attacks, Psychedelic assisted therapy

Virtual Only

$225

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #142624

Wendy Rolon, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Internal family systems, Mindfulness based, Somatic therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Anxiety, Grief, Neurodivergence

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Aging, Dementia, Depression, Existential questioning, Family counseling, Highly sensitive people, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma

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Best OCD therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$150

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, AMFT #138449

Allison Zeen, AMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Solution-focused brief therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Disordered eating

Additional Areas of focus

Abuse, Body image, Codependency, Couples counseling, Dating, Depression, First generation immigrant experience, Grief, Highly sensitive people, Hoarding, Intercultural relationships, Life transitions, Panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Premarital counseling, Racial identity, Self esteem, Sex therapy, Social anxiety, Stress, Substance dependency, Trauma, Multicultural experience, Addiction

Virtual Only

$150

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, AMFT #146160; California, APCC #16298

Jordana del Feld, AMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Art therapy, Astrology, Depth psychotherapy, Attachment based, Dialectical behavior therapy, Ecotherapy, Gottman method, Hypnotherapy, Internal family systems, Mindfulness based, Music therapy, Psychodynamic, Somatic therapy

Specialties

Career coaching, Couples counseling, Highly sensitive people

Additional Areas of focus

Anxiety, Blended families, Body image, Bullying, Burnout, Caring professionals, Chronic conditions, Codependency, Non-monogamous couples counseling, Dating, Depression, Divorce counseling, Existential questioning, Family counseling, Grief, Infidelity, Insomnia, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness, Neurodivergence, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Physical disabilities, Polyamory, Premarital counseling, Postpartum depression, Self esteem, Sex therapy, Spirituality, Stress

Virtual Only

$355

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, PSY #31508; New York, PSY #020676

Regina Lazarovich, PhD

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Mindfulness based, Prolonged exposure therapy, Strength-based therapy

Specialties

Anxiety, Disordered eating, Panic attacks

Additional Areas of focus

ADHD, Anxiety, Multicultural experience, Body image, Bullying, Burnout, Caring professionals, Dating, Depression, Immigrant experience, Grief, Highly sensitive people, Insomnia, Life transitions, Midlife stress, Mindfulness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma

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Best trauma therapists

4 stars or higher online

Peer reviewed

Screened for burnout

Trauma-informed

Virtual and In Person

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LCSW #115430

Jonathan Monteverdi, LCSW

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Family systems, Gottman method, Internal family systems, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Abuse, Addiction, Trauma

Additional Areas of focus

Adolescents, Anger management, Anxiety, Multicultural experience, Multiracial experience, Bullying, Burnout, Couples counseling, Dating, Depression, Existential questioning, Divorce counseling, Family counseling, Grief, Highly sensitive people, Infidelity, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Premarital counseling, Racial identity, Self esteem, Sexual assault, Social anxiety, Socioeconomic issues, Spirituality, Stress, Substance dependency

Virtual Only

$200

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Not available

California, LMFT #48140; Florida, TPMF890

Emily Morgan, LMFT

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Attachment based, Dialectical behavior therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Emotionally focused therapy, Family systems, Internal family systems, Trauma-focused

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse

Additional Areas of focus

Codependency, Family counseling, Grie, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self esteem, Sexual assault, Stress

Virtual and In Person

$165

per session

Helps you get reimbursed for therapy

Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross of MA, and Lyra

Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross of MA, and Lyra

Not available

California, LPCC #11588

Heather Johns, LPCC

Vetted and verified

No Google reviews

Modalities

Cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Trauma-focused, Mindfulness based

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQ+ sexuality

Additional Areas of focus

Abuse, Body image, Gender identity, Panic attacks, Polyamory, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self esteem, Sexual assault, Stalking, Transgender people

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about therapy

What's the difference between in-person and virtual therapy?

Although there is no research that suggests in-person or virtual therapy is more effective, you may prefer one over the other. Some people prefer the intimacy of being in the same physical space as their therapist, while others prefer receiving treatment in the comfort of their own home. If you have a tight schedule, virtual therapy is a great option since you won’t commute to your therapist’s office. Virtual therapy also allows you to see any therapist throughout your state, which means one less barrier to finding your soulmate therapist!

When should someone start therapy?

Deciding when to start therapy is a very personal decision, but we recommend starting sooner rather than later. Along with running the risk of your mental health declining, you also miss out on time spent working on yourself, repairing your relationships, and so much more. Life is short, so why not make it the best possible as soon as possible?

What type of therapy is right for me?

Your therapist will carefully customize your treatment plan, and they will likely rely on a variety of therapeutic methods. There are some treatment methods that are better for specific disorders (like exposure therapy for OCD or phobias), but a combination of several will likely be the best option for you.

Is going to therapy worth it?

We’re huge advocates for therapy at Best Therapists, but we know that not everyone has a good experience in therapy. Working with a high quality therapist (with whom you have a great relationship) can be life changing. You can change harmful behaviors or thought patterns, shed or improve hurtful relationships, increase your resilience and coping methods for dealing with mental illness, and much more. We think that that’s pretty frigging worth it, but finding the right therapist for YOU is crucial to this equation.

What's the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?

The main difference between psychotherapists and psychologists is their education. Psychologists receive more education, and in some cases, psychologists focus more on research than clinical work. But both therapists and psychologists go through thousands of hours of clinical training. When choosing a therapist, the skill of the therapist and your relationship with them matters way more than which degree your therapist has.

Do therapists offer free consultations?

Yes, most therapists offer free consultations. This not only benefits you, but the therapist too! Therapists want to see if you are a good fit before doing an official therapy session with you to save you (and them) time and energy. Although your relationship has barely begun, you both will feel out your chemistry. You won’t be BFFs by the end of the consultation, but should get a sense of whether or not you’ll work well together.

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About Us

Hi, we’re Best Therapists.

We vet therapists, so you can focus on fit—not quality.

Through peer reviews, license verification, online reviews, and requiring acknowledgement of trauma-informed care, we do our best to make sure that your best therapist provides high quality care (and that's regardless of your race, sexual orientation, or background).

But your friend’s best therapist might not be your best therapist. That's why personality fit between you and your therapist is crucial. It’s not something that we can verify for you, so we encourage you to schedule free consultations with multiple therapists to get a sense of your chemistry together.

Why choose Best Therapists

There are plenty of therapist directories to choose from.

But other therapist directories like Psychology Today, Good Therapy, Choosing Therapy, and more have hundreds (if not thousands) of results for therapists in your city alone. The search for your best therapist becomes instantly overwhelming, which stops some therapy-seekers in their tracks. Our involved vetting process goes way beyond a basic license check (unlike the other guys), which simplifies YOUR search.

Finding the best therapist for you is hard enough, so we curate lists like these so you can get quality care as quickly and seamlessly impossible. And no need to check a therapist's availability or add your name to their waitlist—all Best Therapists are currently accepting new clients.

Not feeling any of the therapists on our list? No worries. Keep scrolling to find other vetted therapists in cities near you.

When to not choose Best Therapists

In some situations, we may not be the best therapist directory for you. For example...

  1. If you are looking for free therapy or want therapy that's supplemented by another organization, Best Therapists isn't the best therapist directory for you.
  2. If you're only open to seeing a therapist that's in-network with your insurance provider, Best Therapists might not be a good fit. Many of our therapists don't work directly with insurance companies, so we encourage you to check your out-of-network mental health benefits (use our free benefits checker). Don't let your insurance company prevent you from working with your soulmate therapist!
  3. Finally, this site is not intended for medical emergencies. If you are in an immediate mental health crisis, please call the national suicide hotline at 988.

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