Online Therapists Available in Thousand Oaks
This page is for people in Thousand Oaks looking for online therapists licensed in California. Use it to compare therapists by approach, areas of expertise, session format, and whether they work with your age group or specific concerns. A California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location within California is not a barrier to working with you online. Look for clinicians who match your needs in methods and focus, and check their profiles for therapy style, specialisms, and any client populations they mention.
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1. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC
Support for change, coping, and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Jennifer Stocker, LMFT
Bilingual LMFT focused on healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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3. Cynthia "Cindi" Christiansen, LMFT
LMFT supporting stress and relationship recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Megan Allen, LMFT
California LMFT for stress and coaching
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Coaching
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5. Dr. Katherine Phillips, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Michael Ames, LCSW
California LCSW with 35 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Karen Ann Marshalleck, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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8. 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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9. Elena Balashova-Shamis, CA Psychologist
California psychologist with integrative expertise
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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10. Cheryl Garnica, LMFT
Support for change, resilience, and emotional balance
Works with Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
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11. Sophia Dyer, LCSW
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
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13. Susan Sheldon, LMFT
Experienced California marriage and family therapist
Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
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14. Shawn Strohfus, LCSW
Shawn Strohfus, LCSW for stress and mood
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression
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15. Ginger Little, LMFT
California LMFT specializing in men's issues
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Intimacy-related issues
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About online therapy for people in Thousand Oaks
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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks has a population of about 126,966. 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 I work with an online therapist licensed in California if I live in Thousand Oaks?
Yes. A California license allows therapists to provide online services to clients anywhere in the state, including Thousand Oaks. Confirm with the therapist that they accept new online clients from your area. Also check whether they list any specific populations or issues they do or do not work with.
What should I compare when choosing an online therapist licensed in California?
Compare therapy approaches (CBT, psychodynamic, EMDR, etc.), areas of expertise (anxiety, trauma, relationships), session formats (video, phone, messaging), and whether they work with your age group. Read profiles for licensure type and any stated specialisms. You can also check their stated policies on cancellations and session length.
Are there limits on what online therapists in California can treat?
Licensure defines who can legally practice, but treatment scope varies by clinician. Some therapists focus on particular issues or populations and may decline cases outside their training. Ask potential therapists about their experience with your concern, any required assessments, and whether they’ll refer you elsewhere if your needs fall outside their scope.
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