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California Telehealth Therapy · LPCC-Licensed

Telehealth Therapy for California Residents

Francesca Licciardi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California, offering integrative telehealth therapy to individuals and couples across the state — from Los Angeles and the Bay Area to San Diego, Sacramento, and beyond.

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California Licensure

California-Licensed, California-Focused

Francesca holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) — one of the most rigorous licensing bodies for mental health professionals in the country.

The LPCC credential requires a graduate degree in counseling or a related field, 3,000 supervised clinical hours post-degree, and passage of two national licensing examinations. It authorizes the practice of psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and groups across the full range of mental and emotional health concerns.

What this means for you: your sessions are conducted by a clinician who has met California's exacting standards, carries professional liability insurance, and operates within the ethical guidelines of the California BBS.

Telehealth Location Requirement

California telehealth law requires clients to be physically located within California at the time of each session — not simply a California resident. If you're traveling out of state, sessions must be paused until you return. If you split time between California and Washington, Francesca holds licensure in both states.

Therapy for the Full California Experience

California's scale and pace create a specific constellation of stressors — and gifts. Francesca works with clients who are navigating all of it: the ambition, the opportunity, the noise, and the moments where none of it feels like enough.

From Los Angeles' entertainment and creative industries to San Francisco's tech corridors, from San Diego's lifestyle pressures to Sacramento's quieter complexity, Francesca meets California clients where they are. She regularly works with professionals in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Jose, Fresno, Long Beach, and communities across the state — all via secure telehealth.

Common presenting concerns from California clients include: performance anxiety and professional identity questions, relationship patterns shaped by career-forward culture, family-of-origin dynamics that surface in adult life, life transitions including career pivots and relocation, anxiety and depression that hide beneath surface achievement, and spiritual or existential questions that resonate in California's wellness-forward landscape.

For couples, Francesca draws on her Imago Therapy training to work with the specific dynamics of California partnerships — including the intersection of career ambition and intimate life, long-distance and bi-coastal relationship strains, and the cultural diversity that enriches and sometimes complicates connection.

Getting Started

Simple, Secure, No Commute Required

Starting therapy through Helios requires nothing more than a private space and a reliable internet connection. Sessions take place via SimplePractice — a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform accessible through any browser. No app download is required.

Your first step is a complimentary 15-minute consultation, where Francesca will listen to what brings you in, explain her approach, and answer your questions. If it feels like a fit, a full first session is typically available within one to two weeks.

Insurance & Fees in California

Francesca is an out-of-network provider in California. She does not accept HMO plans or Medi-Cal. Clients with PPO plans through private insurers or Covered California may be eligible for partial out-of-network reimbursement using a superbill provided after each session. Fee details and your specific coverage options are discussed during the free consultation.

California-Specific Questions
California telehealth law ties your session to your physical location, not your residency. If you're visiting another state, sessions cannot proceed — unless that state is Washington, where Francesca also holds licensure. If frequent travel is part of your life, discuss it during your free consultation so we can plan around it.
Both are licensed clinical mental health providers regulated by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and there is substantial overlap in what each can do. An LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) is trained in psychotherapy and counseling across individuals, couples, and groups. An LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) emphasizes relational and family systems. Either is fully qualified to provide therapy — the distinction is largely in theoretical orientation and training emphasis.
Francesca is currently an out-of-network provider and does not accept Medi-Cal or Covered California managed care plans. If you have a PPO through a private insurer or Covered California, you may qualify for out-of-network reimbursement through a superbill. Your specific coverage will be clarified during the consultation at no cost.
After your complimentary 15-minute consultation, a first full session is typically available within one to two weeks. Once you submit the contact form, the team responds within 24 hours to schedule your consultation call.

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