Online therapy in Alameda County, California
Handspring provides secure online mental health care for children, teens, young adults, and parents in Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, and communities throughout the county. Families can meet with a California-licensed therapist from home without limiting their search to the nearest office.
Care is available for children ages 8–12, teens ages 13–17, and young adults ages 18–29. Parents can also access standalone parent coaching for practical strategies around a child’s needs, plus therapy for parents managing their own stress, anxiety, relationships, or family challenges.
Support based on each family’s goals
Families commonly contact Handspring about anxiety, depression, ADHD, school avoidance, emotional regulation, friendship concerns, grief, trauma, family transitions, or low self-esteem. Treatment is individualized, with evidence-based approaches selected according to age, strengths, goals, symptoms, and clinical needs.
Parent coaching can help caregivers build routines, respond consistently to difficult behavior, improve communication, and reinforce skills between sessions. Therapy for parents is separate care centered on the parent’s own mental health and wellbeing.
Care that fits school and family schedules
Children and teens in public, private, charter, cyber, and home-school settings throughout Alameda County may be balancing academics, attention challenges, activities, work, social transitions, or family changes. Young adults may be navigating college, early career demands, relationships, and increasing independence. Online appointments can make regular care easier to maintain around these responsibilities.
California insurance and pricing
Handspring accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS PPO), Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and Oscar Health in California. Benefits and network status vary by plan, so the intake team verifies coverage before ongoing care. Most insured families pay under $30 per session. Self-pay sessions are $175, and the initial consultation is free.
Medication management is not currently available through Handspring in California. If medication may be helpful, the therapist can coordinate with the client’s pediatrician, primary-care clinician, or psychiatrist with permission.
How online therapy works
Start with a free consultation so the intake team can learn about the client’s concerns, goals, preferences, schedule, and insurance. Matching is based on age, clinical needs, goals, and therapist availability. Sessions then take place over secure video with a clinician licensed in California.
Families can also review online therapy throughout California or explore local city pages below.
Common questions from Alameda County families
Is online therapy available throughout Alameda County?
Yes. Eligible clients can attend secure video sessions from a private location anywhere in Alameda County. Matching is based on age, goals, clinical needs, schedule, preferences, and therapist availability.
Can young adults schedule independently?
Yes. Adults age 18 and older can book their own consultation and manage their care independently. A parent or legal guardian participates in the intake process for clients under 18.
Can parents use coaching without enrolling their child?
Yes. Parent coaching can be used as a standalone service when practical strategies for a child’s behavioral or emotional needs are the primary goal.
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