Interested in Getting Started with Therapy?

The process of getting matched with a therapist at the Pacific Anxiety Group starts here, with a few simple steps:

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Answer a Few Questions About Yourself and Your Goals

This will help us learn more about you, your goals for therapy, and whether we are likely a good fit for your needs.

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Participate in a 15-Minute Phone Consultation

During the 15-minute phone consultation, we’ll ask you more about your current needs and therapy goals, and we’ll answer any questions you have about our group.

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We’ll Match You with a Therapist

If we have services that fit your needs, we’ll match you with a therapist based on your goals, needs, and scheduling preferences. Information on current wait-times for therapy is listed below.*

To get started, please answer a few questions to help us determine if we have services that fit your needs:

Are you interested in our therapy or assessment services?

Current availability

Our adult psychotherapy and child & teen clinics are currently open to daytime telehealth and in-person appointments. We have no availability for after-hours appointment times. It generally takes a few weeks to two months to be matched with a therapist, depending on treatment goals and availability.

Our couples psychotherapy clinic is currently open to new telehealth referrals, with some limited availability for in-person sessions.

Our lower-fee clinic currently has availability for telehealth sessions for children and teens between 10 - 18 years of age. Please reach out to us if you are interested in learning more about our lower fee services.

Our assessment clinic is open to referrals for individuals of all ages, and we are typically able to schedule these appointments with minimal wait times.

Please check this page regularly for updates on availability for new client appointments.

Find the answers you’re looking for

  • Finding a therapist who has the right expertise is one of the most important parts of a successful therapy experience. We have developed an intake process to help you learn more about our clinic and to see if our group is a good match for you.

    The first step starts with our free, 15-minute phone consultation. Prior to the phone call, we’ll ask you to complete a brief questionnaire where you outline some of your treatment goals, preferences, and reasons for seeking therapy. If you have Aetna insurance and would like to use this insurance, we’ll also ask you to provide your insurance information.

    At the time of your scheduled consultation appointment, we’ll reach out to you by phone, and we will review your goals for treatment and answer any questions you may have. Based on this call, we’ll let you know if our services appear to be a good match for you, and if not, we’ll do our best to provide you with referrals for other good therapists in the area.

    If our clinic appears to be a good fit for you, a therapist from our group will reach out to you to schedule a first appointment. Information about current estimated wait times for therapy is updated regularly on our website.

    Please note that we are not a crisis service. If you are looking for immediate care, please contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

  • We are pleased to be in-network with Aetna Insurance plans within the state of California. We are out-of-network for all other insurance, and clients are responsible for paying the full session fee at the time of service. For more information, see our fees and insurance page.

  • You'll find answers to commonly asked questions on our FAQ page, or you are welcome to reach us by phone or to send us a message.