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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Powell Burke

The Lantern Room

LCSW

Licensed In:
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia
“I work with adults, including LGBTQIA+ clients, who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma histories, and patterns that feel hard to shift even when insight is present. Many clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally dealing with chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, self-criticism, or disconnection from themselves or relationships. I also work with therapists, healthcare professionals, and creative professionals who carry complex emotional loads in their work and need a place where they do not have to perform competence. A lot of the work involves people who are trying to understand longstanding relational patterns or identity-related questions in a more grounded and sustainable way.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Disability · Divorce · End-of-Life · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Older Adults & Aging · Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Sarah Stone

Ryrah Health

LCSW

Licensed In:
California
“young adults”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Chronic Pain and Illness · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Trauma & PTSD
Dr. Ann Hirsch

San Diego Institute of Therapy

PsyD

Licensed In:
California
“Dr. Ann Hirsch (née White) is committed to creating a therapeutic space where clients feel truly seen and understood, allowing them to cultivate secure, healthy relationships with those who matter most. As a psychologist with training and experience in providing evidence-based care, Dr. Ann offers personalized therapy for individuals, couples, and families, with a special focus on couples, parents, executives, and neurodivergent individuals. Whether you’re an executive dealing with high-pressure environments, a couple seeking to restore intimacy, or a neurodivergent individual looking for tailored support, Dr. Ann’s evidence-based, client-centered approach is designed to help you find healing, freedom, and peace.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Autism · Executive Coaching · Perfectionism
Brianda Teterukov

AZ Therapy Quest LLC

LPC 20112, 22133 LPCC

Licensed In:
Arizona, California, Texas, Washington
“Are you searching for childhood trauma therapy in Phoenix, AZ, because you’re tired of feeling lonely and repeating toxic relationship patterns? Many people reach out when they realize that success has not healed the loneliness, guilt, or self-doubt left from growing up with emotionally immature parents. You may have gone no contact or feel torn about setting boundaries. You might silence your feelings to avoid conflict or worry that being honest will hurt someone else. Even with a stable life, something still feels missing. When you had to take care of others’ emotions as a child, you learned to disconnect from your own. Those patterns often carry into adulthood, showing up as anxiety, exhaustion, and the quiet belief that you are never enough. In therapy, we uncover how your parents’ emotional immaturity shaped your early years so you can reclaim your voice and sense of self now.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD
Michelle Parrella

Your best Life Therapy

LCSW 26719; LW 61440116

Licensed In:
California, Washington
“You're the woman who has it together on the outside. The business, the family, the full life. But internally you're exhausted, scattered, and wondering why the things that work for everyone else don't seem to work for you. You're wired differently, carrying more than most, and possibly navigating hormonal shifts that nobody talks about honestly. You've done the work before. You're ready for something that actually sticks — deeper, faster results with a therapist who genuinely gets the specific weight you carry. And if you happen to be a therapist yourself, you already know how rare it is to find someone who truly gets the weight you carry on both sides. In our work together, you get to take off the clinician hat completely. This is your space to just be a person, not a professional, not the one with the answers, not the one holding everyone else together. Just you.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Karla Hernandez-Alma de Madre

Alma de Madre

LCSW

Licensed In:
California
“At Alma de Madre, I support women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional transitions of motherhood. I work with clients experiencing postpartum anxiety or depression, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, identity changes after becoming a parent, and the overwhelm that can come with caring for both a baby and themselves. I provide a compassionate space for mothers who want support, healing, and a deeper connection with themselves during this important life stage.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma & PTSD
Caitlin Blair

Tiny Cottage Therapy

LCSW, LICSW

Licensed In:
California, Washington
“I work with high-achieving adults—especially AAPI, mixed-race, and multicultural individuals—who are exhausted from holding everything together for everyone else. You might be functioning well on the outside while running on empty inside. You've internalized high expectations, taken on caretaking roles in your family or community, and struggled to set boundaries without guilt. You may be dealing with anxiety that doesn't turn off, burnout that goes deeper than needing a vacation, or a sense of not quite belonging. You might also feel caught between cultural worlds, unsure where you fit. If you're ready to stop shrinking, start understanding your patterns, and feel at home in your own life again, you are welcome here.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Adoption · Aging · Anxiety · Burnout · Career Counseling · Depression · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self-Harming · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
California
“Parents, individuals, children age 6-12”
Services:
Child Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Relationship Issues · Substance Use
Audrey Schoen

Audrey Schoen, LMFT

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Texas
“Counseling Services for Individuals, Couples, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Executives, and Law Enforcement Spouses/Couples. You've built a good life on paper. You're competent, accomplished, and completely exhausted by the gap between how things look and how they actually feel. The anxiety doesn't care about your resume. Neither does your relationship. Something isn't working — and you already know it. You're here because managing it harder isn't an option anymore. I work with high-achieving individuals and couples who are ready to stop coping and start actually changing. Fast, direct, and straight to the root.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Codependency · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Emily Pieper

The Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center

LMHC, SUDP

Licensed In:
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Washington
“I work with a wide range of clients. I primarily work with couples, adolescents and adults. I am compassionate however, can be direct at times after rapport has been established. I work individuals challenged with symptoms of trauma/PTSD, betrayal trauma and addictions including alcohol and drug addiction and sex addiction. I am a certified sexual addiction therapist. I work with those challenged with adverse religious experiences/trauma as well.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anxiety · Relationship Issues · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Tamara De Angelis

The New Change

LCSW

Licensed In:
California, Florida
“I work with women in perimenopause and menopause, most often between their late thirties and early sixties. Many are capable people who are privately confused by what's happening in their own bodies. Sleep has become unreliable. Moods arrive without warning. Some have seen several doctors and still have no explanation. Others come in for reasons that are harder to name. A marriage feels different lately. Work that once mattered has gone flat. If you've been wondering whether this stage of life is behind any of it, that question alone is a good reason to reach out. I also work with partners of women in the menopause transition. If someone you love has changed and you want to understand rather than guess, this work is for you too.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Depression · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Women’s Mental Health
Coley Woodward

Psyberspace Center for Psychedelic Therapy

LPCC, LPC, LMHC

Licensed In:
California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York
“You've done the work. Read the books. Tried the breathing. Sat in years of therapy. And still — something feels stuck. I work with people just like you. High-achievers who look fine on paper but feel exhausted underneath. Entrepreneurs carrying invisible weight. Parents running on empty. Veterans and first responders running from memories they can't outrun. Couples caught in the same fight for the tenth year. You're not broken. You're burned out, traumatized, or stuck in patterns that won't budge — and traditional approaches haven't touched the root. If you've been told you're "too much" or "not enough," I see you. If you're ready for something deeper than talk — EMDR, KAP, somatic work — let's talk.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anger Management · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Depression · Eating Disorders · Grief · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Perfectionism · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD

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.