Online Therapists and Prescribers Licensed in California

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in California. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
About finding online care in this state

In California, the challenge is not always finding a therapist nearby. Sometimes it is finding the right fit in a state where traffic, long drives, and regional differences can make care harder to access than it may seem. This page helps you browse California-licensed providers who offer online care, so you can compare options in one place and focus on the kind of support that feels right for you.

Use the filters to narrow your search by specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and type of service, including therapy and medication management. You can also compare payment options, such as in network benefits, out of network reimbursement with a superbill when available, and self pay.

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Jesse Romo

Calm Mind Therapy

AMFT

Licensed In:
California
“As a contemplative, sensitive soul, you may already recognize that what brings you to therapy is bigger than a "problem" we could locate within you that needs fixing. Existing in a world such as ours with deep attunement to the suffering within and around means we carry a terribly heavy burden. This can lead to overwhelm, exhaustion, despair, apathy, and loneliness — among many other ailments of the spirit. While we all find creative ways to adapt, many of them risk leading us to feel even more stuck or trapped. They can become addictions, troublesome relational patterns, stubborn core beliefs, or just a gnawing sense of discontent.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Grief · Life Transitions · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Mishel Cowart

Mishel Cowart LMFT

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“I work with adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and questions of identity, purpose, and personal fulfillment. I support individuals who want to better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, strengthen their relationships, and develop a deeper sense of self. I welcome clients from all spiritual and religious backgrounds, as well as those exploring or creating their own personal beliefs and paths.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Reesa Morala | Intensive Couples Therapy

Embrace Renewal Therapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“You feel more like roommates than partners. You miss how things felt before the distance, resentment, and exhaustion set in. Parenting and daily life ask so much of you that there’s little time or energy left for your relationship—or yourself. That’s why I offer Intensive Couples Therapy—a focused, accelerated approach that helps you experience meaningful change faster. Instead of months of weekly sessions, intensives give you uninterrupted time to rebuild connection, repair trust, and learn to communicate in ways that bring understanding, intimacy, and closeness back into your relationship.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Attachment · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues
Ting-Ting Shiue

Dr. Ting-Ting Shiue

PhD

Licensed In:
California, Colorado
“I work with people who are competent on the outside and depleted underneath — the ones everyone else leans on, who rarely get asked how they're doing. That includes adults navigating burnout, anxiety, grief, big transitions, and the long tail of trauma. Adolescents and young adults sorting out identity, pressure, and family expectations. Parents who want to stay connected to a kid who's pulling away. Families trying to shift a pattern that's outlasted everyone's patience. I also work with people preparing for or integrating psychedelic experiences. Therapy with me is direct, warm and focused on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. I ask questions, share what I notice, and don't sit behind a blank screen. Most of my clients are used to holding or doing things alone and come therapy so we can figure things out together.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Caregiver Support · Depression · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Serious Mental Illness · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Michele Hahn

Talk to Michele, Relationship Specialist

JD, MFT

Licensed In:
California, Oregon
“EFT understands distress in relationships as centered in the loss of secure emotional connection. When this happens, a negative cycle or “dance” develops as each partner tries to cope with the loss of connection. In these negative cycles, you may notices you respond with anger, criticism, distancing, silence, or distracting yourself, to name a few common responses. Once established, these negative cycles can crop up over the slightest issue, and over time can be corrosive to the bonds of trust and security in your relationship.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy
Specialties:
Life Transitions
Colleen King

Colleen king LMFT SEP

LMFT SEP

Licensed In:
California, Idaho
“As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to providing a holistic, collaborative, supportive space where you can feel fully heard and seen as you move through your healing process. I work with creatives, techies, overthinkers, empaths, LGBTQ+ folx and Allies living with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Codependency · Depression · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Panic · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Christopher Law

Christopher Law, Psy.D.

Psy.D.

Licensed In:
California
“LGBTQ+, Men's issues, anger, depression, psychosis, mood challenges, life transitions, trauma”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Men’s Mental Health · Personality Disorders · Trauma & PTSD
Vivian Oberling

M.Ed, M.S., Psy.D.

Licensed In:
Arizona, California
“Looking for support? I specialize in telehealth therapy and assessments for kids, teens, and adults across California and Arizona. My specialties include: individual therapy for high-functioning adults, anxiety treatment for children and teens, parenting support & coaching for a wide range of challenges, and ADHD/ASD screenings via telehealth.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Executive Coaching · Life Transitions
Jerry Carmichael

Carmichael Counseling Services

LMHC, LPCC

Licensed In:
California, Florida, South Carolina, Washington
“I enjoy meeting adults of all ages (18+) who are seeking help navigating the struggles life throws at us. My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, men’s issues, and PTSD, with my ideal client being anyone looking to face and overcome life’s stressors, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions, and/or crisis of faith.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Depression · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jennifer Neilson

Jennifer Neilson

LPCC

Licensed In:
California
“Adult clients who experience anxiety, trauma, and stress.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Depression · Domestic Abuse · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

PMHNP-BC

Licensed In:
California
“I work with adults seeking support for a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and mood disorders. I support individuals who may be experiencing changes in mood, difficulty concentrating, emotional distress, or challenges managing everyday responsibilities. My clients value a collaborative and practical approach to care. Whether you are exploring treatment for the first time or looking for ongoing medication management, I work with you to understand your concerns, identify your goals, and develop a treatment plan that supports improved functioning and overall well-being.”
Services:
Medication Management
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Mood Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Trauma & PTSD
Chelsea Sutter

Earth and Sea Counseling Services

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“I’m a therapist for adults and teens navigating burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), and the lingering effects of childhood trauma. I most often work with therapists and other helping professionals, as well as gifted or high-achieving individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in people-pleasing and perfectionistic patterns. Many of my clients are insightful and capable, yet exhausted from carrying too much for too long. They may struggle with boundaries, sensory overload, imposter syndrome, or feeling like they’re “too much” or “not enough.” If you’re used to being the strong one but quietly running on empty, you’re not alone.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Codependency · Depression · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health

Finding online care in California

For many people, online therapy in California offers more flexibility and a wider range of choices. It can make it easier to look beyond the nearest office and focus on the kind of support you actually want, whether you are looking for help with trauma, anxiety, relationships, parenting stress, burnout, neurodivergence, or care for a child or teen. Remote care can also save time in a state where getting across town may take longer than expected and where the right specialist may be in another city or region.

Online care can be especially practical in California because everyday logistics are not always simple. In major metro areas, traffic, parking, and long commutes can make in person appointments harder to keep, while in other parts of the state the challenge may be distance or limited local specialty care. Wildfire season, regional weather, work travel, and school schedules can also affect how easy it is to stay consistent with appointments. The resources below can help you verify licenses, review crisis supports, and explore public mental health options if you need a lower cost place to start.

Online therapy in California: common questions

How do I use this page to find the right fit for online therapy in California?

Because California is so large, it often helps to start with your non-negotiables instead of your ZIP code. You can filter by specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you are looking for therapy or medication management. Then spend a little time with the profiles. Look for clues about the provider’s style, experience, and availability, and notice who feels like they may understand what you want help with. Reaching out to a few good options can make it easier to compare fit before you commit.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

Beyond confirming that the therapist can see clients in California, it can be helpful to ask what kinds of concerns they work with most often, what early sessions usually feel like, and how they approach treatment. You may also want to ask about cost, insurance, scheduling, and whether they offer a consultation. The first conversation does not need to tell you everything, but it should help you get a sense of whether you feel comfortable, understood, and interested in working with them.

Does my online therapist have to live in California, and what happens if I travel out of state?

Not necessarily. A therapist may live in California or somewhere else. What matters more is whether they are authorized to work with clients who are physically in California during the session. If you travel out of state, your therapist may or may not be able to continue seeing you while you are away, since that can depend on the rules of the state where you are located at the time. If travel is likely to be part of your routine, it is worth discussing that before you begin, and our find a therapist licensed in multiple states page may also help.

What types of mental health services are available online through telehealth in California?

Depending on the provider, you may find individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and testing and evaluations. The right option depends on what kind of support you want and what each provider offers through telehealth.

Can I find medication management providers here, and how is medication management different from online therapy?

Yes. You can use the Services Provided filter to look for prescribers. Medication management is different from online therapy. Therapy is usually focused on talking through what you are experiencing, building insight, learning coping tools, and working toward change over time. Medication management focuses on whether medication may help, starting or adjusting prescriptions, and checking how the medication is working and whether there are side effects. Some practices offer one or the other, and some offer both.

Some medications can be started or managed through telehealth, but the process may look a little different depending on the medication. In California, online prescribing is still expected to be thoughtful and thorough. For certain controlled medications, there may be additional regulations. That is why it helps to ask whether your specific medication can be handled fully online.

Where can I start if I need lower cost or public mental health support in California?

In California, county systems are often the front door for public mental health care. The Department of Health Care Services directs people seeking non-crisis mental health services or information to their County Mental Health Department, and its County Mental Health Plan contact list can help you find the right county contact. For crisis support, California 988 is available statewide, and 211 California can help connect you with local services.

How do I verify a therapist or prescriber’s California license?

Use the official board lookup tools. For LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs, the Board of Behavioral Sciences directs consumers to the DCA License Search. Psychologists can be checked through the Board of Psychology, physicians through the Medical Board of California, and nursing licenses through the Board of Registered Nursing.

Does insurance cover online therapy in California, and how does payment usually work?

Often, yes. Many California plans cover online therapy. In California, if your plan covers a therapy visit in person, it generally cannot refuse to cover that same service just because it happens online. Your copay or coinsurance also should not be higher for a telehealth visit than it would be for the same appointment in person. It still helps to check whether the therapist is in network and what your plan will charge for each session. Many people compare three common payment options: using in-network benefits, paying out of pocket and requesting possible out-of-network reimbursement with a superbill if the practice offers one, or choosing self pay. Before the first appointment, ask about session fees, billing timing, and cancellation policy.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though a phone or tablet may also work depending on the provider and platform. Most sessions happen by video, but depending on the provider and service, phone calls, texting, secure messaging, or email may also be part of telehealth or follow-up communication. Many providers also have their own policies about where sessions can take place, so it is best to check ahead of time if privacy or location may be an issue.

Are there scheduling, travel, or weather issues in California that can make online therapy especially practical?

Yes, but the reasons can look different depending on where you live. In some parts of California, online therapy helps people avoid long commutes and packed schedules. In others, it opens up more options when local providers are limited. Seasonal weather related issues such as wildfires, smoke, extreme heat, storms, flooding, or power outages can make it harder to keep in-person appointments. All of that can make online care easier to keep up with.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, need a higher level of care, or do not have a private place for sessions. In those situations, in-person care or local crisis services may be a better fit. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text 988 right away. California’s 988 program says support is available by call, text, or chat.

California mental health resources

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

24/7 support by call, text, or chat for people in distress or worried about someone else.

California Department of Health Care Services

State information on behavioral health programs and services, including how to access support.

CalHOPE

Free emotional support resources for Californians, including warm line support and coaching tools.

NAMI California

Education, advocacy, and support resources for individuals and families.

California Board of Behavioral Sciences

License lookup and regulations for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, and LEP professionals.

California Board of Psychology

License verification and consumer information for psychologists in California.

Medical Board of California

Physician license lookup and consumer resources.

California Board of Registered Nursing

License verification for nurses and nurse practitioners.

California Physician Assistant Board (PAB)

Licensing and regulatory board for physician assistants in California. Use this site for license verification, applications and renewals, complaints, and the Physician Assistant Practice Act and regulations.

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Need urgent support? Therapy Expanded is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you need urgent mental health, suicide, domestic violence, substance use, or LGBTQIA+ support, visit our crisis and mental health resources page.