Online Therapists Available in Costa Mesa
This page is for Costa Mesa residents seeking online therapy with clinicians licensed in California. It lists therapists who can see clients anywhere in the state, so your city does not limit your choices. Compare clinicians by their areas of focus, therapy approaches, session format (video, phone, or messaging), and whether they work with issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, or life transitions. Read clinician profiles for experience, specialisms, and whom they typically work with. Use this information to find a therapist whose approach and expertise match your needs and preferences before reaching out to schedule a first session.
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1. Hyun Lee, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Parenting · Self esteem
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2. William Money, LMFT
Strengths-based therapy for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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3. Gian Sarabia, LMFT
California LMFT offering thoughtful, individualized therapy
Works with Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Bipolar · Depression · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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4. Janice Snyder, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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5. Nicole Valadao, LCSW
California LCSW focused on stress and LGBTQ+ care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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6. Zeph Locke, LMFT
Resilience-focused care for mood disorders
Works with Grief · Bipolar
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7. Matthew Poje, LPCC, LPC
Trauma-focused support grounded in neuroscience
Works with Trauma and abuse · Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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8. Susan Sheldon, LMFT
Experienced California marriage and family therapist
Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
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9. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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10. John Hammond, LMFT
California LMFT with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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11. Katherine Eldean, LMFT
Katherine Eldean, California LMFT focused on relationships and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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12. Jennifer Stocker, LMFT
Bilingual LMFT focused on healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Abbe Goodman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
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14. Ginger Little, LMFT
California LMFT specializing in men's issues
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Intimacy-related issues
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15. Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW
California LCSW for stress and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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About online therapy for people in Costa Mesa
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Costa Mesa can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,724 therapists match this page. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa has a population of about 111,918. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can I work with any California-licensed online therapist while living in Costa Mesa?
Yes. A California license covers the whole state, so online therapists licensed in California can accept clients in Costa Mesa. Check each clinician’s profile for their stated online services and the kinds of issues they treat to make sure they offer the support you want.
How do I know which therapy approach might suit me for online sessions?
Look at each therapist’s listed approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, or trauma-informed care. Read their descriptions to see how they structure online work and what outcomes they focus on. If unsure, contact a few therapists to ask brief questions about how they adapt their methods for remote sessions.
Are there differences in how therapists licensed in California handle telehealth compared with in-person care?
Therapists may describe different session formats, communication methods, and boundaries for online work. Profiles often note whether they offer video, phone, or messaging and how they manage session logistics. Review these details and ask prospective therapists about their process, privacy practices, and any technical requirements they expect from clients.
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