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.

Find a provider in California

Type of care

Any type of care
Services Provided

Specialty

Any specialty
Provider Specialties

Showing providers who list that they are accepting new clients.

Select Update results after changing or clearing a selection.

193 providers · Showing 169–180
Jeffrey Yeom

Jeff Yeom MFT L.L.C.

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Oregon
“As an Asian American you did everything right and built a good life, but something feels off. More hours and more money and yet it still won't fill the void. You're exhausted, disconnected from yourself, and unsure what comes next. This is common and you're not alone. Many face quiet pressure to achieve while suppressing inner struggles, sometimes from cultural stigma around seeking help. My practice specializes in supporting Asian Americans on this journey. Together we'll restore grounding, clarity, self-trust—building a life aligned with what matters most.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
James McLaughlin

McLaughlin Mental Health

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“Many people come to me to help work through the challenges they are facing. Whether it’s how to be happier, understand trauma, or to have more fulfilling relationships. I can help you process and take control to build the life you deserve.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Grief
Licensed In:
California, Utah
“You may be a woman living with chronic anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm that makes it hard to feel grounded or at ease in your life. You might notice patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or unhealthy relationships rooted in past trauma that continue to impact your confidence and sense of safety. Many of the women I work with feel exhausted from carrying so much for so long and are ready for meaningful change. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for women who want to reduce anxiety, process past experiences, build healthier boundaries, and reconnect with their inner resilience and personal power.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Erin Gish-Stiles

EGS Licensed Clinical Social Worker PC

LCSW

Licensed In:
California
“I particularly enjoy working with people who are neurodivergent, healing from complex trauma, clients who are navigating work or life transitions, and folks exploring or navigating gender, sexuality, or diverse relationship structures.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Gender Identity · Trauma & PTSD
Lauren Maher

LMFT, C-IAYT

Licensed In:
California, Florida
“I work with artists, creatives, and high achieving individuals who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, PTSD, narcissistic abuse, grief, and relationship issues, as well as those who are simply seeking greater self-awareness and personal growth. My clients tend to be curious, insightful people who are highly motivated to create change in their lives. However, even though they have often "done the work" in the past, they still find that their insight hasn't changed things in their day-to-day life. They may notice that they can't stop ruminating, their body stays tense, and that certain memories or situations carry an unpredictable charge that they can't shake. Trauma and anxiety don’t just live in the mind - they live in the nervous system and body. My work focuses on helping individuals process what’s been stored there so they finally feel calmer, clearer, and more like themselves again.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Grief · Menopause & Perimenopause · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Rebecca Doppelt

Doppelt Family Therapy, Inc

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“I work with adults who survived childhood abuse and/or have major anxiety. Sometimes my clients wants to heal unresolved trauma, sometimes they just want to change their relationship patterns in the present. Beyond that, I have 2 niches. The first is Betrayal of all kinds (infidelity, financial secrets, medical malpractice, abandonment, etc). My second specialty is Discernment: this is when a couple is seeking to decide whether to separate or stay together.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Panic · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Leila Pirnia

Center for Twice Exceptional Counseling

LMFT, LPCC

Licensed In:
California
“I work with twice-exceptional (2e) teens, young adults, and adults who are both gifted and neurodiverse. Many of my clients have ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD, or struggle with executive functioning, while also being deeply thoughtful, creative, and driven. I also work with neurodiverse couples, including AuDHD relationships, who feel stuck in patterns of misunderstanding or disconnection. My clients often come in feeling frustrated or unseen. Together, we make sense of their experiences, build practical tools for regulation and focus, and create more ease, confidence, and connection in their lives and relationships.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Executive Coaching · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism
Julie Williams, LMFT

ACT with Julie Marriage and Family Therapy Inc.

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Idaho
“Anxiety often begins as your brain’s attempt to keep you safe. This instinct helped humans survive danger long before modern life existed. But when the anxiety response stays switched on too long, it can leave you feeling exhausted, stuck, or overwhelmed. For people with anxiety disorders, this can look like panicky thoughts, intrusive worry, avoidance of situations, or fear that feels hard to control. Anxiety isn’t a sign of weakness – it’s a sign that your mind is trying to keep you out of harm's way. I also work with those with sexual challenges- low libido, pain, erectile dysfunction and help you express your desires and needs. I work with those in perinatal and postpartum periods- these huge life changes impact all areas of your life, including work, relationships, rest (or lack thereof), free time, and you may benefit from space to process this transition and get support.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Sexual Abuse
Virginia Wilcsek

The Transcending Pathway

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“Our practice works with individuals navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges rooted in past experiences. Many of our clients have been in toxic or narcissistic relationships and are working to rebuild their sense of self, develop healthy boundaries, and restore self-trust. We integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, and somatic practices to support deep healing—helping clients process unresolved trauma, understand their internal patterns, and reconnect with themselves. Our work is especially supportive for those new to inner work who want clear, grounded guidance to regulate their nervous system and create more aligned, empowered lives.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Charles Scribner

Peaceful Presence Mental Health

PMHNP

Licensed In:
California, Michigan, Nevada
“I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood instability, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. I also support individuals experiencing grief, relationship stress, burnout, and difficulty regulating emotions. My practice is a good fit for people seeking thoughtful medication management combined with meaningful conversation—not just quick prescriptions. I value working with clients who want to better understand their mental health, build emotional resilience, and develop practical strategies for lasting stability and well-being.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Medication Management, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Cancer · Career Counseling · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Executive Coaching · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Suicidal Ideation · Weight Loss
Jenna Benson Sholl

Cura Integrative Health

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“We all carry stress—sometimes from one big event, sometimes from years of feeling like we had to keep it together. Over time, this can leave us feeling wound down or wound up. You may be experiencing… Feeling worried a lot of the time Sleep disruption Persistent sadness or feeling down Feeling overwhelmed by daily life Irritability that’s hard to control Feeling disconnected Self-doubt Relationship problems Struggles with food or body image Perfectionist tendencies that get in the way When this becomes your “normal,” it’s easy to feel stuck. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss · 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.

Looking in another state?

Browse another state or explore options for care in more than one state.

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.