Online Therapists Available in Sunnyvale
This page is for Sunnyvale residents seeking online therapy from professionals licensed in California. It helps you compare therapists who can accept clients in Sunnyvale, whether you need short-term support or ongoing care. Look at each therapist’s areas of focus, therapy approaches, language offerings, and the populations they work with. A California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical city does not limit your options. Use this directory to narrow choices and find therapists whose skills and styles match your needs before reaching out to learn more about fit and logistics.
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1. Eric Aldaco, LMFT
Christian LMFT focused on strength-based care
Works with Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Relationship · Family · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin, LCSW
Affirming LCSW focused on lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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3. Shawn Strohfus, LCSW
Shawn Strohfus, LCSW for stress and mood
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression
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4. Lynda Green Alter, LMFT
California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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5. Nicole Valadao, LCSW
California LCSW focused on stress and LGBTQ+ care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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6. Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW
California LCSW for stress and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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7. Robyn Peace, LCSW
LCSW specializing in trauma and parenting
Works with Trauma and abuse · Parenting
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8. Dr. Monica Kelson, CA Psychologist
Experienced California psychologist for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Grief
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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9. Susan Sheldon, LMFT
Experienced California marriage and family therapist
Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
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10. Tiffany Whittington, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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11. Romeo Flora-Gomez, LCSW
Licensed LCSW supporting LGBTQ+ and relationship health
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
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12. Jennifer Stocker, LMFT
Bilingual LMFT focused on healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Abbe Goodman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
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15. Patricia Riley, LCSW
California LCSW supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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About online therapy for people in Sunnyvale
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Sunnyvale can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,724 therapists match this page. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale has a population of about 155,805. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can a therapist licensed in California work with me if I live in Sunnyvale?
Yes. A California license covers the entire state, so therapists licensed in California can offer online services to clients in Sunnyvale. You should still confirm with the therapist that they are currently accepting new clients in Sunnyvale and that they provide services in the format you prefer, such as video or phone sessions.
What should I compare when choosing an online therapist available to Sunnyvale residents?
Compare each therapist’s areas of specialization, therapeutic approach, experience with issues like anxiety or relationships, languages spoken, and any specific populations they serve. Also check whether they mention preferred session formats, cancellation policies, and how they handle crisis situations, then contact them to clarify anything not listed.
Are there any California-specific rules I should know about when choosing an online therapist?
California requires therapists to be licensed to practice in the state. Licensing determines scope of practice and professional accountability. For online therapy, confirm the therapist’s current California license and ask about their telehealth practices, informed consent process, and how they handle emergencies or referrals for clients in Sunnyvale.
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