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Alma in California, by the numbers
- 3,600+ therapists licensed in California are on Alma, and 1,200+ of them offer in-person sessions. Many meet online, so you can start from home.
- The concerns therapists here list most often: Anxiety (2,800+), Depression (2,300+), and Trauma and PTSD (1,600+).
- You can filter for therapists who speak Spanish (510+), Korean (40+), French (30+), or Arabic (10+).
- 410+ clinicians offer medication management.
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See who takes your insurance and whether they meet in person or online.
What to expect
- Some therapists offer a free consult
- Matched in 48 hrs
- Weekly sessions
- 4-week progress check
Insurance & Cost
- In-network
- $20 avg / session*
- HSA / FSA
Language & Accessibility
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3,600+ therapists licensed in California
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Therapists in 104 California cities
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Explore CA-Licensed Therapists by Specialty
- Concerns
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum
- Bipolar
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorder
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marriage & Partnerships
- OCD
- Parenting
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98%of Alma therapists accept insurance
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83%of clients believe their therapist is the right fit for them
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80%of clients feel better within six months
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95%of clients connect with a therapist within one week
Care that works for your budget
98%of Alma therapists accept insurance
Find your fit
83%of clients believe their therapist is the right fit for them
Feel better
80%of clients feel better within six months
Get help fast
95%of clients connect with a therapist within one week
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1 million people have found care with Alma
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Finding a therapist in California: common questions
Starting can feel like the hardest part, so it helps to narrow the list in steps. Browse Alma's California directory and filter by what matters to you: the concern you want help with, in-person or online sessions, insurance, and preferences like gender, age, or language. Then read profiles for how each therapist works before your first full session.
Want to start soon?
Filter by availability, including evenings and weekends, to see who has time in the weeks ahead. Save a few therapists rather than one, so you have options if a schedule does not line up. Read each profile for how they work before you reach out. Alma checks your benefits before you book, so cost is clear early.