Online therapy for adults in California
California is big, and a good therapist can be a long drive away. Online sessions put CBT within reach whether you live in a major city or a small town, with nothing to commute to and no waiting-room.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I trained here: my master's in counseling is from California State University, Long Beach. I work with adults on anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions, with specialized care for LGBTQ+ clients.
How sessions work in California
You need to be physically in California during the session.
Appointments run 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday–Friday.
Sessions are 45 minutes by secure video, from any private place in the state.
If you'll be traveling outside California on your session day, we'll reschedule.
My California license
California LMFT 35884, issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Fees and insurance
The self-pay fee is $130 per 45-minute session. I accept Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Blue Shield of California, and many other insurance plans for California residents. If you pay out of pocket, you may request a Good Faith Estimate. See How to Book for both ways to start.
Questions from California clients
I live in California but I'm traveling. Can we still meet? Only while you're physically in California. If you're elsewhere that day, we'll move the session.
I'm a student or newly arrived. Does that matter? Not at all. What matters is where you are during the session, not how long you've lived here.
Ready to start? Book a session with a California-licensed therapist.
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