Online Therapy
Online Therapy Across California
Therapy that fits your life shouldn’t depend on your commute. Every therapist on our team is available for online sessions throughout California, so whether you’re in the Bay Area or anywhere else in the state, you can connect with a compassionate, skilled therapist from wherever you feel most comfortable.
For many people, meeting from home isn’t a compromise. It’s the thing that finally makes therapy possible. No traffic, no waiting room, no rearranging your whole day. Just you, in a space that’s already yours, with a therapist who’s fully present on the other side of the screen. We use secure, HIPAA-compliant video so your sessions stay private and confidential.
We offer online sessions throughout California, as well as in-person care at our offices in San Jose, Santa Clara, Fremont, Oakland, and Morgan Hill.
Therapy for everybody, Online
We offer the same range of therapy approaches online that we do in person, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, EFT, and more, matched to what each person actually needs. The research is clear that online therapy works just as well as in-person care for most concerns, and many clients find they open up more easily from the comfort of home.
We help you with:
Anxiety, depression, and trauma
Relationship and couples challenges
Teen and child behavioral concerns
ADHD and neurodivergence
Grief, life transitions, and identity
Postpartum anxiety and depression
LGBTQ+ affirming care and gender identity
OCD, panic, and sleep issues
Our Oakland team treats:
We accept Cigna and Aetna insurance for online sessions, and our team is happy to help you check your benefits before you start.
Who Online Therapy is good for
Online therapy is a particularly good fit when:
You live somewhere without an affirming or specialized therapist nearby
A busy schedule, long commute, or childcare make getting to an office hard
A chronic illness, disability, or mobility concern makes travel draining
You feel more comfortable and open in your own space
You want to keep care consistent through travel, a move, or a hectic season
Coordinating a couple or family across different schedules is easier from home
Setting Up for a Good Online Session
A few small things make online therapy feel smoother and more connected. None of this has to be perfect. It’s just about creating a space where you can settle in and focus.
Before your session
Sessions are held through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform designed to protect your privacy.
Log in about five minutes early so everything is ready to go. Your clinician will join at the scheduled appointment time.
Use the strongest internet connection available. Video uses more bandwidth than most everyday browsing, so a reliable signal helps the session stay steady.
You can join from a computer or smartphone with a camera and sound. You may be asked to download a secure app the first time you connect.
Setting up your space
Choose a quiet, private location where you’re unlikely to be interrupted.
Place your laptop or phone on a stable surface rather than holding it or resting it on your knees.
Position your camera so your face is clearly visible near the top of the screen.
Sit with windows or lamps in front of you rather than behind you. Light coming from behind turns your face into a shadow, while light in front helps your therapist see and connect with you.
If others are home, a closed door or background music outside the room can help support privacy.
Have a glass of water and anything that helps you feel grounded nearby, a blanket, a cup of tea, a fidget, a pet. Your space gets to be yours.
If more than one person is joining
When several people are on the call, please turn off virtual backgrounds. They often don’t work well with more than one participant and can interfere with everyone being clearly visible.
If you hit a connection issue
If your clinician doesn’t appear right at the start time, send a quick text. They’ll do the same if needed.
If the call drops for any reason, return to the virtual waiting room and your clinician will reconnect with you there.
A Note on Safety and California Residency
When you begin, we’ll set up an emergency contact together, just as a precaution, since your therapist isn’t able to provide emergency services remotely. If something ever falls outside what online care can safely hold, we’ll help you find the right level of support.
What to Expect
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you reach out. That’s what the first conversation is for.