Online Therapy for California Residents
You've built a career most people would envy, a thriving practice, a leadership role, a business you started from nothing. From the outside, you're the definition of success. But finding a therapist who actually understands what your day-to-day pressure looks like, and who you can see without adding a commute to an already impossible schedule, is harder than it should be.
I'm Dr. Joann Toporowski, a licensed psychologist holding an active California license (PSY31483) in addition to my Massachusetts license. My California practice is telehealth-only. I don't have a physical office in Beverly Hills or San Francisco, but every session is conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. So, location is no longer an obstacle. Whether you're in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Francisco, the Peninsula, or anywhere else in the state, we can work together from wherever you are.
My caseload is made up almost entirely of entrepreneurs, attorneys, and senior consultants and executives, people who are exceptional at their jobs and terrible at giving themselves permission to slow down. I don't need you to explain why "just take a vacation" isn't a real solution. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and evidence-based methods with practical strategies you can actually use between sessions, so therapy fits into your life rather than becoming one more thing on your to-do list.
Numerous studies have found telehealth therapy to be as effective as in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, burnout, and chronic stress, with the obvious advantage of not losing an hour of your day to traffic.
I'm an out-of-network provider for PPO plans and can provide the paperwork you'd need to seek reimbursement from your insurer directly. I don't accept HMO plans.
If you're ready to talk to someone who won't be impressed by your resume but will take seriously what it's costing you, reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation at (805) 259-3427.
I'm Dr. Joann Toporowski, a licensed psychologist holding an active California license (PSY31483) in addition to my Massachusetts license. My California practice is telehealth-only. I don't have a physical office in Beverly Hills or San Francisco, but every session is conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. So, location is no longer an obstacle. Whether you're in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Francisco, the Peninsula, or anywhere else in the state, we can work together from wherever you are.
My caseload is made up almost entirely of entrepreneurs, attorneys, and senior consultants and executives, people who are exceptional at their jobs and terrible at giving themselves permission to slow down. I don't need you to explain why "just take a vacation" isn't a real solution. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and evidence-based methods with practical strategies you can actually use between sessions, so therapy fits into your life rather than becoming one more thing on your to-do list.
Numerous studies have found telehealth therapy to be as effective as in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, burnout, and chronic stress, with the obvious advantage of not losing an hour of your day to traffic.
I'm an out-of-network provider for PPO plans and can provide the paperwork you'd need to seek reimbursement from your insurer directly. I don't accept HMO plans.
If you're ready to talk to someone who won't be impressed by your resume but will take seriously what it's costing you, reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation at (805) 259-3427.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your California practice fully online?
Yes. I don't have a physical office in California. I'm licensed there (PSY31483) and see clients exclusively through secure telehealth video sessions, anywhere in the state.
Can I work with you if I live in Beverly Hills or the San Francisco Bay Area?
Yes. As long as you're a California resident, you can schedule sessions with me regardless of which city or region of the state you're in.
Does online therapy work as well as meeting in person?
Research consistently shows telehealth therapy is comparably effective to in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, burnout, and stress. Many clients find it easier to stay consistent with sessions when there's no commute involved.
For questions about insurance, fees, or getting started, visit the main FAQ page.
Yes. I don't have a physical office in California. I'm licensed there (PSY31483) and see clients exclusively through secure telehealth video sessions, anywhere in the state.
Can I work with you if I live in Beverly Hills or the San Francisco Bay Area?
Yes. As long as you're a California resident, you can schedule sessions with me regardless of which city or region of the state you're in.
Does online therapy work as well as meeting in person?
Research consistently shows telehealth therapy is comparably effective to in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, burnout, and stress. Many clients find it easier to stay consistent with sessions when there's no commute involved.
For questions about insurance, fees, or getting started, visit the main FAQ page.