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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Lucy Zhang

Lucy Zhang, LMFT

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Oregon
“Hi, I’m Lucy! I provide individualized, high-touch online talk therapy and EMDR for LGBTQ+ adults seeking deeper support around attachment patterns, single-incident trauma, PTSD and complex trauma (CPTSD), high-functioning anxiety, high-masking neurodivergence, relationship conflict, meaning-making, and ambiguous grief.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Burnout · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Disability · Dissociative Disorders · Domestic Abuse · Executive Coaching · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Bethany Friedman

BraveFull Psychology

PSYD, CEDS

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Do thoughts about food, your body, or your worth consume you, leaving you exhausted and uncertain about what comes next? Are you just trying to stay afloat while everyone else seems to have it figured out? Are your emotions so intense that it feels like you might burst from the pain, and you feel desperate for a way out, or do you work hard to keep them locked up tightly? Do you hold on to old experiences or painful memories that make you feel stuck, even when you want to move forward? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. With expert support, you can recover from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and trauma.”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Body Dysmorphia · Depression · Eating Disorders · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Anya Greany

ThriveWestPsychotherapy

LCSW

Licensed In:
Arizona, California
“I work with adolescents, young adults, older adults, people experiencing domestic violence, the LGBTQIA+ community, grieving populations, substance abuse populations, couples, families, and complex trauma. Most of my work focuses on complex trauma, OCD and queer populations. As a queer provider, I'm passionate about supporting my community.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Domestic Abuse · Gender Identity · Hoarding · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
California
“I work with adults across the spectrum—LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent folks (ADHD/autistic), trauma survivors, people navigating kink/poly dynamics, and high achievers who look “fine” on the outside but feel fried, disconnected, or quietly miserable on the inside. Clients come to me for anxiety, depression, identity stress, burnout, relationship patterns, and major life transitions. Many are smart, self-aware, and successful on paper, but stuck in loops they can’t outthink. They’re ready for therapy that’s honest, effective, and built for real change: self-trust, boundaries, emotional regulation, identity clarity, and a life that actually fits.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Michael Gross AMFT

Psynamic Counseling

AMFT

Licensed In:
California
“I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults impacted by domestic violence, sex trafficking, and complex trauma. I also help individuals navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of traumatic experiences. My goal is to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care that meets each client where they are.”
Services:
Family Therapy
Specialties:
Domestic Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jessica Pishney

Liminal Mind Psychology, PC

PsyD, LP

Licensed In:
Arizona, California, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin
“18+ I offer therapy online (CA, MI, ND, MN, AZ & WI). In-person (CA only). Availability is afternoons, evenings and weekends (Pacific Time).”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Angela Luna

Angela Luna Therapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
California
“You're the person who has done the work. You've read the books, explored your childhood, maybe tried therapy before. You understand your patterns. And yet, something still feels stuck. You might find yourself people-pleasing, overthinking, or abandoning your own needs to keep the peace. You second-guess your instincts, struggle to set boundaries that actually hold, and wonder why knowing your patterns hasn't made them easier to change. You feel things deeply, and sometimes that feels like too much. You might be navigating trauma, grief, or a life transition that has left you unsure of who you are beneath all the coping. If you're a sensitive, creative person ready for a different kind of healing, one that goes beyond talking, you're in the right place. I work with adults who are ready to trust themselves, feel at home in who they are, and finally stop getting in their own way.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Career Counseling · Domestic Abuse · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Kimberly Lewis

Trinity Holistic Psychiatry

PMHNP-BC

Licensed In:
California
“I work with adults (18–64) who are navigating anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and periods of feeling unlike themselves. Many of my patients are managing work, relationships, and daily responsibilities, but internally feel on edge, mentally exhausted, or stuck in patterns they haven’t been able to shift. My work has a strong focus on women’s mental health across different life stages, including young adulthood, career transitions, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. I also work with men who are open to understanding themselves on a deeper level and taking a more intentional approach to their mental health. I tend to work best with individuals who want more than a quick fix and are ready to feel more grounded, supported, and empowered in their day-to-day lives.”
Services:
Medication Management, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Depression · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health
Natalie J. Campbell

Perspectives for Thought Therapy

LCSW

Licensed In:
California, Florida
“Whether your life has been flipped up-side down or just a feeling that things can be better, we can all use extra support and gain insight from an objective lens. Anxiety and depression can easily negatively impact your motivation. Perhaps your relationship needs some guidance to communicate more effectively. Could you benefit from some new coping tools because you are noticing that you have been engaging in some unhealthy habits? I would love help support you to meet your goals.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Career Counseling · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Depression · Grief · Menopause & Perimenopause · Personality Disorders · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD
Lila Wallace

Lila Wallace, Marriage and Family Therapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Florida
“If you feel uncomfortable in your life, as though you're not moving forward the way you want to, this is your sign to try therapy. I work with people who are feeling anxious, who overthink, who have had bad experiences in relationships. I treat Anxiety, OCD, Hoarding Disorder, hair-pulling, skin-picking, and relationship and self-esteem issues.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Depression · Grief · Hoarding · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Spirituality
Licensed In:
California, Florida, Texas
“I work with adults navigating trauma, attachment wounds, and relational ambivalence. Many of my clients are high-functioning professionals who appear capable on the outside yet carry unresolved childhood experiences—parental substance use, emotional neglect, or inconsistent caregiving—that surface as anxiety, OCD symptoms, flashbacks, or difficulty setting boundaries. I support clients who feel conflicted in relationships, struggle with avoidance, or question whether they are in the right partnership. Through grounding skills, trauma hierarchies, safe-place work, and experiential visualization, I help them build emotional regulation, self-trust, and the courage to create healthier, more secure connections.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Relationship Issues · 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.