Online Therapy in Southern California

Mental Health Support for the Pace of Southern California

Southern California is known for its sunshine, thriving cities, beaches, and endless opportunities. But beneath the surface, many adults feel overwhelmed, burned out, or emotionally stretched thin.

Between long commutes, demanding careers, family responsibilities, financial stress, and the pressure to keep up in a high-performance environment, daily life can feel heavier than it looks on the outside.

Online therapy gives you a private, flexible way to get support — without driving across town, sitting in traffic on the 405, or rearranging your entire day.

I’m Erin Oden, LCSW, and I provide online therapy for adults throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego, the Inland Empire, Ventura County, and surrounding regions.

Who Online Therapy Helps

People seek therapy for many reasons — some clear, some not so clear. You may be here because you’re:

• Tired of constant anxiety or overthinking

• Feeling overwhelmed by stress or burnout

• Navigating trauma or painful memories

• Struggling with ADHD symptoms like focus, motivation, or organization

• Reevaluating your relationship with alcohol or substances

• Experiencing self-doubt, shame, or perfectionism

• Feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationships

• Going through a major life transition

• Trying to manage everything alone

Therapy offers a calm, supportive place to sort through what you’re carrying and build tools that make life feel more manageable.

Why Online Therapy Works for Southern California Residents

Southern California is fast-paced, diverse, and always in motion — which means mental health often takes a back seat.

Online therapy makes getting support easier by offering:

• Flexibility for busy schedules

• Privacy from your own space

• Accessibility without traffic or commute stress

• Consistency regardless of location within California

• Comfort for those who prefer therapy from home or work

Telehealth is just as effective as in-person therapy, and for many clients, it feels even safer and more comfortable.

Specialties for Southern California Clients

My therapeutic approach is supportive, warm, and grounded in evidence-based methods. Here’s what I specialize in:

Anxiety Therapy in Southern California

Anxiety is one of the most common concerns among adults in SoCal. Whether it shows up as racing thoughts, worry, irritability, pressure to perform, or difficulty relaxing, therapy can help you feel more grounded.

In sessions, we’ll work on:

• Calming your nervous system

• Managing spirals and overwhelming thoughts

• Reducing perfectionism and people-pleasing

• Building emotional regulation skills

• Creating coping strategies that work in your daily life

I use CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based tools to help you reclaim a sense of clarity and calm.

Trauma Therapy & EMDR in Southern California

Trauma can affect every part of your life — your relationships, self-esteem, decision-making, and emotional reactions.

I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients:

• Process painful memories

• Reduce emotional triggers

• Release shame and self-blame

• Rebuild internal safety and confidence

Healing doesn’t require you to relive every detail — we move at your pace, with care and stability at the center.

ADHD Therapy & Executive Function Support

ADHD is often misunderstood, especially in adults who’ve spent years compensating or masking symptoms. Therapy helps you understand how ADHD affects your life and how to work with your brain, not against it.

We’ll focus on:

• Time management and planning

• Breaking tasks into manageable steps

• Emotional regulation

• Reducing shame and self-criticism

• Building routines that actually fit your brain

• Improving motivation, consistency, and follow-through

I integrate CBT, ADHD-specific strategies, and strengths-based tools to support meaningful change.

Drug & Alcohol Counseling in Southern California

Southern California’s social culture, stress levels, and high expectations can make substances a common coping tool. If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol or drugs, therapy provides a non-judgmental place to explore it.

We’ll work on:

• Understanding emotional and situational triggers

• Reducing reliance on substances

• Exploring harm reduction or sobriety goals

• Building healthier coping strategies

• Relapse prevention and emotional stability

• Increasing self-awareness and self-trust

Your goals guide the process — therapy supports you, not pressures you.

Body Image, Self-Esteem & Identity Work

From an appearance-focused culture to constant comparison, SoCal can be a tough place for self-worth.

Therapy can help you:

• Heal body image concerns

• Address disordered eating patterns

• Build self-compassion

• Understand internal narratives

• Reconnect with your values and identity

• Create boundaries that protect your emotional health

This work is gentle, supportive, and empowering.

What Online Therapy Looks Like

Sessions are held through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. All you need is:

• A private space

• A reliable internet connection

• Willingness to show up authentically

Most clients begin with weekly sessions and transition to biweekly as they gain coping tools and emotional stability.

Insurance & Payment (Southern California Clients)

I am in-network with:

• Aetna (California)

• UnitedHealthcare and subsidiaries (California)

• Lyra Health (EAP)

Private pay is available in all states using debit, credit, or HSA/FSA cards. Superbills are available for out-of-network plans.

Start Online Therapy in Southern California

If you’re overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or ready for deeper emotional support, online therapy can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to yourself.

The first step doesn’t have to be big — it just has to be yours.