Online therapy in San Francisco County, California
Handspring provides secure online mental health care for children, teens, young adults, and parents in the Mission, Sunset, Richmond, Noe Valley, Bayview, and neighborhoods throughout San Francisco. 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.
School, college, and family schedules
Children and teens throughout San Francisco County, along with young adults attending San Francisco State University, the University of San Francisco, and City College of San Francisco, may be balancing academics, attention challenges, activities, work, social transitions, relationships, or increasing independence. Online appointments can make regular care easier to maintain around school and family responsibilities.
Handspring is not affiliated with these schools or institutions. They are included only as local context for families and students in San Francisco County.
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.
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Common questions from San Francisco County families
Is online therapy available throughout San Francisco County?
Yes. Eligible clients can attend secure video sessions from a private location anywhere in San Francisco 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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