Online Therapy for Californians Who Are Tired of Just Getting By
No commute. No parking stress. No rushing across town. Just real therapy that meets you where you are — in your space, on your schedule, anywhere in California.
You’re good at pushing through. At being "fine." But underneath? It’s chaos.
You overthink every decision. You feel disconnected in your relationships. You're tired of holding it in until you explode.
And the worst part? You’re not even sure how to fix it.
That’s exactly where therapy helps.
Online therapy gives you a space to unpack all of that — the anxiety, the guilt, the exhaustion — and start f iguring out why you’re stuck, and how to actually move forward.
Hey, I'm Alex, an Online Therapist in California.
I'm a licensed therapist based in California, and I specialize in helping adults who are ready to stop just surviving and start feeling like themselves again.
I’ve been doing this work since 2019, and over the years, I’ve worked with clients across California to break out of old patterns, heal from burnout and anxiety, and build lives that feel more calm, connected, and true to who they are.
As a second-gen Chinese American and Bay Area native, I understand how cultural expectations, family pressure, and unspoken rules can shape how we carry stress and shame. I bring that awareness into the therapy room — along with honesty, care, and a style that’s both supportive and real. I’m not here to just nod along. I’m here to help you change what isn’t working.
My Clients?
They’re high-achieving professionals who look fine from the outside — but inside, they’re anxious, on edge, or constantly replaying arguments. They’re tired of relationships that feel like work. They’re holding it all together and wondering why it still doesn’t feel okay. Some live far from the Bay Area. Others are just busy and need therapy that fits their life. That’s where online therapy makes all the difference.
Ready to get started — or just curious if this could help?
Online therapy can feel like a leap. But it can also be the start of real, meaningful change.
Here’s what you might start to feel:
Less anxious and more grounded, even on hard days
Able to say no without spiraling into guilt
More connected in your relationships — and less reactive
A clearer understanding of your patterns and how to shift them
Free from old family expectations or pain that’s weighed you down
Like you’re finally becoming yourself again
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just need a place to begin.
Not Sure Online Therapy Can Really Work? Totally get it. You’re not alone in wondering if it’s the same as in-person.
Here’s what I often hear:
"Will it feel weird or disconnected?"
Surprisingly, no. Most of my clients actually feel more comfortable in their own space — less pressure, more openness.
"Is it as effective as in-person?"
Yes. The deep work still happens because therapy isn’t about a couch — it’s about connection, safety, and showing up. And that all translates online.
"I’m not great with tech."
If you can click a Zoom link, you’re set. I’ll walk you through anything else.
So What Does Online Therapy Actually Look Like?
50-minute sessions on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform
You log in from wherever feels safe: home office, couch, bedroom
You bring your real-life stress — I help make sense of it
We go deep using Brainspotting, Parts Work, and real-time practice
You lead the pace. I guide with reflection, support, and challeng
It’s flexible, private, and no less powerful than face-to-face.
Why Online Therapy Might Be Exactly What You Need
Over time, therapy can help you:
You save time (no commute, no parking stress)
You stay consistent — even during a busy week or while traveling
You feel more comfortable in your own space — and that means going deeper, faster
You get access to specialized therapy even if you’re outside the Bay Area
You don’t have to rearrange your life to get real help.
Online therapy makes it possible.
FAQs for Online Therapy
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Yes — I’m licensed to work with clients anywhere in California.
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Totally fine. I’ll guide you every step of the way.
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Yes. It works beautifully over video. Multiple studies have shown that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma (see: APA 2020, Journal of Affective Disorders 2013). The key factors that make therapy successful — a strong therapeutic relationship, emotional safety, and consistent engagement — are all possible via secure video sessions. In fact, many clients report feeling more open and comfortable sharing from their own space.
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We talk for 15–20 minutes. You tell me what’s going on. I tell you how I can help. No pressure to commit.
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Mostly — but with a few important limits. You’ll need a safe, quiet, and private space. That means no doing sessions while driving, walking around, or sitting in a public space like a coffee shop. Your privacy and ability to focus matter — and we’ll work together to make sure your setup supports that.
Let’s Make Online Therapy in California Work for You
You don’t have to wait until it all falls apart. You don’t have to keep holding it in. And you definitely don’t have to do it alone.
Therapy isn’t just about feeling better in the moment — it’s about finally breaking the patterns that have been weighing you down for years. Many of my clients come in anxious, burned out, disconnected — and they leave with stronger boundaries, deeper self-understanding, healthier relationships, and a clearer sense of who they are and what they want.