Book a free 30-minute consult for your child
Check your insurance and get matched with a California-licensed child therapist. Most families pay under $30 a session.

What happens on your free call
Talk with our care team
It’s just you and a member of our team. Share what’s going on and ask anything. Your child doesn’t need to join.
Know your cost up front
We check your insurance and tell you your exact copay before you commit to anything. Most families pay under $30 a session.
Meet your child’s therapist
We match your child with a California-licensed therapist who fits their needs and personality. Sessions are by video, with after-school and evening times.
Covered in California
In-network insurance
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Oscar. Most families pay under $30 a session, including copays, deductibles and coinsurance.
Paying another way
Self-pay sessions in California are $175. You can use an FSA or HSA card, and we provide superbills for out-of-network benefits.
We don’t accept Medi-Cal or other state-based plans right now.
Driving real change for families like yours
of parents reported meaningful improvements in their child’s daily life after therapy at Handspring
of families in treatment for depression saw clinical improvement
of families in treatment for anxiety saw clinical improvement
Meet our expert therapists
Questions parents ask
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Yes. For the most common challenges in children and teens, including anxiety, depression and trauma, research shows video therapy works as well as in-person care. A 2021 meta-analysis in American Psychologist found comparable outcomes, and kids build just as strong a bond with their therapist over video.
Does my child need to join the consult?
No. The free consult is usually just a parent or guardian. If your child is 18 or older, they’re welcome to join or book on their own.
What will it cost me?
The consult is free. We check your benefits and tell you your exact copay before sessions start. Most families pay under $30 a session. Without insurance, sessions in California are $175.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No referral is needed. Parents and caregivers can book directly, and it only takes a few minutes.



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