ONLINE THERAPY
Online Therapy
in California
for Adults & College Students
Relational, Depth-Oriented Care
Secure, personalized therapy from wherever you are, no matter what part of California you call home.
Why Choose Online Therapy?
You've been thinking about therapy for a while. Something has been bothering you. Maybe it's anxiety that won't go away or a relationship pattern you can't seem to change.
But something keeps getting in the way. The schedule. The commute. Not being sure you can find the right person. Or maybe there's doubt. Can this actually work over a screen?
Is Online Therapy Real Therapy?
Yes. And the research is clear. For most of what brings people to therapy (anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, life transitions, self-esteem), online therapy is just as effective as meeting in person. That's held up consistently across clinical studies.
But research aside, what actually makes therapy work is the relationship and the trust that builds over time. The experience of feeling truly seen and understood by another person doesn’t depend on whether therapy is online or in-person.
For many people, meeting online is actually easier. It can save time. There's no commute, no transition time, no logistics of getting somewhere and back. You might find you open up faster from the comfort of your own space than you expected to.
This is not a substitute for the real thing. It is the real thing.
APPROACH
What Online Therapy at Bountiful Health Looks Like
Our approach is relational and depth-oriented, the same online as in person. That means feeling the feelings that don't always make sense on their own, and looking at what's underneath (how certain patterns and beliefs about yourself came to be, and how certain ways of coping might not serve you anymore). This isn't about techniques or homework. It happens in the relationship between us.
Who This Work Is For
Online therapy at Bountiful Health tends to be a good fit for:
Adults anywhere in California who want depth-oriented therapy but aren’t close to the Orinda office
Professionals and parents with full schedules who need the flexibility of meeting from home
Young adults who are between cities, in college, or navigating early adulthood on the move
People who have looked for the right therapist and haven’t found them locally
Clients who travel frequently or work irregular hours
OFFERINGS
Whatever brought you here, you'll find the same depth online as you would in person.
This is a space for adults and college students who are working through:
Anxiety & Depression Therapy — perfectionism, anxiety that doesn't show on the outside, and the kind of low mood that's hard to name because your life looks okay on paper
Relationship Therapy & Boundaries— people-pleasing, codependency, difficulty knowing where you end and others begin, attachment patterns that keep repeating
Self-Esteem & Identity Therapy — persistent self-doubt, the voice that critiques everything, difficulty feeling like enough despite evidence to the contrary
Life Transitions Therapy— career changes, changes in your relationships, grief, moves, and the disorientation of not knowing who you are in a new chapter
Therapy for Young Adults & College Students — quarter-life uncertainty, the pressure to have it figured out, the particular loss that comes when the structure of school disappears
Therapy for Midlife Transitions — midlife changes, questioning choices you’ve made, restlessness despite outward success, the disorientation of realizing the life you built isn’t fulfilling anymore
How It Works
If you’ve never done online therapy before, here’s what to expect:
→ Sessions are 50 minutes per week
→ You’ll receive a secure video link before each appointment
→ Sessions are HIPAA-compliant and fully confidential
→ You can join from your phone, tablet, or computer
All you need is a private space where you feel comfortable speaking openly
If finding a private space at home is a concern (a busy household, thin walls, kids around), we can discuss it when we talk. Some clients meet in their car, an office, or another private space. We can think through what will work for your situation.
Is This the Right Fit?
This approach tends to be a good fit if:
You’re ready to do real work, not looking for quick fixes or scripted advice
You feel something is off but can’t fully name it, or can’t seem to change it
You’ve tried to think your way through it, and that hasn’t been enough
You want a therapist who will actually know you, not just nod at you
You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out. Many of the people I work with aren’t. They’re simply going through something that’s been there long enough that they’re ready to look at it.
Frequently Asked Questions
about Online Therapy
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Yes. The clinical research supports it clearly. What makes therapy effective is the relationship between therapist and client, and that builds just as genuinely over video as it does in a shared room. Some clients find they actually go deeper online, because the comfort of their own space lowers certain barriers more quickly.
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No. Online therapy is available to anyone in California. I’m licensed in California (LMFT #134882), which means I can work with clients anywhere in the state, from San Diego to Sacramento, Los Angeles to the North Coast. You don’t need to be near the Orinda office.
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Sessions are conducted via a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video platform. You’ll receive a secure link before each session. No app download is required — it works directly in your browser. Your sessions are private and confidential.
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A device with a camera and microphone (phone, tablet, or computer), a stable internet connection, and a private space where you feel comfortable speaking openly. That’s it. If finding privacy is a concern in your home, it’s worth raising when we talk, many clients meet from their car, a closed office, or another quiet space.
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It’s significantly different. Apps like BetterHelp or Talkspace offer messaging-based or short video sessions with rotating therapists and a high-volume model. What I offer is weekly 50-minute video sessions with the same therapist, in a relational, depth-oriented approach. The goal is a real therapeutic relationship that goes somewhere over time, not a subscription service.
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Yes, and this is the question I find most worth answering carefully. Depth therapy is relational. It depends on the quality of the connection, the attention in the room, the ability to track what’s being said and what’s underneath it. All of that is possible over video. I’ve worked with clients online for years and found the depth of the work to be just as real as in-person sessions. The medium is different. The work isn’t.
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That’s always an option. If you’re in the East Bay and decide you’d prefer to come to the Orinda office, we can make that transition. Some clients start online and move to in-person once they’re settled in a new city or have more flexibility in their schedule. We’ll figure out what works.
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Yes, we accept some insurances and are considered in-network with the following providers:
Aetna
Cigna
Optum
UnitedHealthcare
If you're covered by one of these plans, your sessions may be partially or fully covered depending on your benefits.
For current fees and insurance information, visit the Fees & Insurance page.
Take the First Step
If something here resonated with you, it might be worth a conversation.
A free 20-minute consultation isn't a commitment. It's a chance to ask questions, learn how we work, and see if it feels like the right fit. No pressure, just space to explore what's right for you.
Complete the Consulting Request Form to get started.
