Accessible Virtual Mental Healthcare for Californians

Connect with licensed California therapists and psychiatrists online. We offer convenient, confidential virtual therapy and medication management, accepting major insurance plans.

Secure & HIPAA Compliant

Confidential video sessions meeting privacy standards.

Insurance Accepted

In-network with United, BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Kaiser & more.

CA Licensed Professionals

Experienced California-licensed therapists & psychiatrists.

Doctor providing telehealth consultation on a tablet computer

Getting Started is Simple

Begin your journey to better mental health with our easy telehealth process, designed for your convenience.

1. Reach Out

Contact us via phone or our secure online form. We'll gather basic information and answer any initial questions you have about our virtual services.

2. Insurance & Matching

We'll help verify your insurance benefits. Based on your needs, we'll match you with a suitable California-licensed therapist or psychiatrist.

3. Begin Telehealth Sessions

Schedule your first virtual appointment. Connect securely from your preferred device for confidential therapy or psychiatry sessions.

Comprehensive Telehealth Services

We offer expert virtual mental health care delivered conveniently and confidentially to your home anywhere in California. Our licensed professionals are ready to help.

Virtual Mental Health Therapy

Receive personalized online therapy (psychotherapy) from California-licensed therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC). We address anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship issues, life transitions, and more for individuals, couples, and families.

Online Psychiatric Services

Access expert telepsychiatry care, including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment adjustments. Our California-licensed psychiatrists and psychiatric NPs provide thorough, evidence-based care.

Virtual Group Therapy Sessions

Participate in supportive and interactive online group therapy sessions led by licensed therapists. Groups often focus on specific topics like managing anxiety, coping skills, mindfulness practices, or navigating grief.

Insurance Navigation Support

Understanding insurance can be complex. Our team assists you in verifying your benefits for telehealth mental health services, ensuring you maximize your coverage.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

Our licensed California professionals provide virtual therapy and psychiatry for a wide range of mental health concerns. We create personalized treatment plans to address your specific challenges.

Anxiety Disorders

Including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Phobias. Learn coping strategies and manage worry through online therapy.

Depression & Mood Disorders

Addressing Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), Bipolar Disorder. Find support and effective treatment via teletherapy and telepsychiatry.

Trauma & PTSD

Specialized virtual therapy approaches like Trauma-Informed Care and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help process traumatic experiences.

Stress Management

Develop healthy coping mechanisms for managing life stressors, work-related stress, burnout, and improving overall resilience through virtual counseling.

Relationship Issues

Online couples counseling and individual therapy to improve communication, resolve conflict, navigate intimacy challenges, and strengthen relationships.

Life Transitions

Support through major life changes such as career shifts, relocation, grief and loss, starting a family, or adjusting to chronic illness via telehealth therapy.

This is not an exhaustive list. If you are experiencing other mental health challenges, please contact us to discuss how our telehealth services may be able to help.

Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches

Our California clinicians utilize proven therapeutic methods via telehealth, tailored to your unique needs, to help you achieve lasting mental wellness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A goal-oriented online therapy approach focusing on identifying and modifying unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Virtual skills-based therapy teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, often helpful for intense emotions.

Trauma-Informed Care & EMDR

Sensitive online approaches addressing the impacts of trauma. We offer various techniques including virtual EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Medication Management

Careful assessment, prescription, and ongoing monitoring of psychiatric medications via secure telepsychiatry sessions by qualified California prescribers.

Online Couples & Family Therapy

Virtual therapy sessions focused on improving communication dynamics, resolving conflicts constructively, and strengthening bonds within couples and families.

Mindfulness-Based Approaches

Integrating mindfulness techniques into virtual therapy to help increase present-moment awareness, manage stress effectively, and cultivate emotional balance.

Your Personalized Care Plan

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Your California telehealth provider collaborates with you to create a unique treatment plan, adapting the approach based on your progress and feedback for the most effective virtual care possible.

Why Choose Telehealth LA?

Experience the benefits of high-quality virtual mental healthcare designed for Californians seeking convenience, expertise, and confidentiality.

Expert California Providers

Connect with experienced, fully licensed therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) and psychiatrists based in California, ensuring compliance and local understanding.

Insurance Accepted

We are in-network with many major insurance plans (United, BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Kaiser) to make quality virtual mental healthcare more affordable.

Secure & Confidential

Our telehealth platform is fully HIPAA compliant, utilizing end-to-end encryption to protect your privacy during all virtual sessions and communications.

Convenient Access

Attend therapy or psychiatry appointments from the comfort of your home or any private location in California, saving travel time and fitting care into your schedule.

Personalized Care

We believe in tailoring treatment to your specific needs and goals, collaborating with you to create an effective path towards mental wellness.

Comprehensive Services

Offering both virtual therapy and online psychiatry allows for integrated care, addressing both talk therapy needs and medication management if required.

Insurance Accepted

We are in-network with many major California insurance plans to make virtual mental healthcare more accessible. We also offer self-pay options.

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Aetna

Kaiser Permanente

Verify Your Insurance Benefits

Insurance coverage for virtual mental health can vary by plan. Contact us with your insurance information, and our team will gladly help verify your specific telehealth benefits and estimate any potential costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Telehealth LA's virtual therapy and psychiatry services, insurance, privacy, and the online appointment process in California.

Appointments are secure video calls. After booking, you get an email link to join your session using a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet and a camera. Our platform is user-friendly and HIPAA-compliant for your privacy.
You'll need a device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer) with a reliable internet connection, a camera, and a microphone. No special software download is usually required; sessions typically run through a secure web browser link we provide. Ensure you are in a private space for your session.
Yes, numerous studies show teletherapy is as effective as in-person therapy for many conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. It offers great convenience and accessibility without sacrificing care quality, especially beneficial for busy Californians.
We are in-network with many major California insurance plans, including United Healthcare (Optum), Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem, etc.), Cigna, Aetna, and Kaiser Permanente. Please see our Insurance section or contact us to verify your specific plan details.
We offer competitive self-pay rates for our virtual therapy and psychiatry services. Please contact our office directly to inquire about current self-pay fees. We can provide documentation (a superbill) if you wish to seek potential out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company.
Protecting your privacy is critical. We use a secure, fully HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform with end-to-end encryption for all video sessions and patient communications. Your personal health information (PHI) is handled according to strict federal and California privacy regulations.
Yes. Our licensed California psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can conduct virtual evaluations and prescribe medications when clinically appropriate as part of your treatment plan. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy. Note that certain controlled substances may have specific restrictions for telehealth prescribing.
Standard virtual therapy sessions are typically 50-55 minutes long. Initial psychiatric evaluations may be longer, around 60-75 minutes, while follow-up medication management appointments are usually shorter, around 20-30 minutes. Session length can be discussed with your provider.
We strive to match you with a provider who best fits your needs, preferences, and schedule based on the information you provide during intake. While we handle the initial matching, the therapeutic relationship is key. If you feel the match isn't right after starting, please let us know so we can explore other options within our team.
Telehealth LA is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Emergency Resources: Call or Text 988 (Lifeline) or Call 911.
Getting started is easy! You can call us directly at (949) 205-7230 during business hours, or fill out the secure contact form below. Our intake team will respond promptly to discuss your needs, verify insurance, and help you schedule your first virtual appointment with a California provider.

Didn't find your answer? Contact us directly.

Take the First Step Today

Reach out to schedule your virtual appointment or learn more about our telehealth services in California. Our friendly team is ready to assist you.

Contact Information

Phone (Call or Text)

(949) 205-7230

Email

[email protected]

(General inquiries only. Use form for appointment requests)

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM PST

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Sunday: Closed

Ready to Schedule?

Send a Secure Message

Use our HIPAA-compliant form to request an appointment or ask questions. We aim to respond within one business day.