Online Therapy in California and New York
It’s real therapy. Just bring your own couch.
Online therapy shouldn’t mean trading quality for convenience.
At Stella Nova, we specialize in high-quality online therapy for women, couples, and LGBTQIA+ folks of all genders.
We’re a small, independent practice run by therapists, not a big corporation. And our team is passionate about providing our clients with exceptional care.
Maybe you’re a busy professional struggling to fit therapy into your workday. Or a parent looking for support from home. You might just like the convenience of telehealth! Whatever your reason is for choosing an online therapist, Stella Nova can help.
Stellar Support for Your Mental Health
Our team can support you with a variety of common mental health concerns, including:
Great Therapy Starts With a Great Match
We’re a small practice, which means our Intake Specialists know every therapist personally. They’ll match you with the best person on our team for you—whether you’re looking for a particular personality type, approach, or area of expertise.
Every client starts off with a complimentary phone consultation to set up a stellar, personalized match just for you. There’s no AI, no algorithm, just fantastic people helping you make a human connection.
Not ready to book? Drop us a message using the form below, and we’ll follow up within one business day.
Meet the Team
Learn more about our stellar team by clicking on their profiles below. Not sure how to choose a therapist? No problem. Our Intake Specialists can help match you the best online therapist for your needs and preferences.
Not sure about getting online?
New clients sometimes worry they’ll feel less connected to an online therapist, or have concerns about how privacy works for telehealth.
We get it! Our therapists have experience with the challenges that can come up with therapy online. So we can help troubleshoot tech issues, come up with a plan for finding privacy in a busy home, and go over best practices for protecting your personal health information.
It might feel a little awkward at first, but most of our online clients find that they settle in and get comfortable quickly during their first 1-2 sessions.
Featured Blog Post: How to Get the Most Out of Online Therapy
How Clients Feel About Stella Nova
“My therapist provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to discuss my concerns.”
5/5
“I would recommend Stella Nova to a friend, family member or colleague who needed emotional or mental health support.”
9.7/10
“I trust my therapist to help guide me towards positive change and healing.”
4.8/5
Average item ratings based on a survey of clients who attended one or more sessions at Stella Nova between 2023-2025
If you’re considering online therapy and want to learn more, let’s chat.
Schedule your free, 20-minute consultation to get matched the the best online therapist for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does online therapy work?
Resesarch has found online therapy to be just as effective as in-person therapy for most people and issues. Whether it’s for you will most likely just be a matter of personal preference! You can learn more about our therapist-recommended tips for getting the most out of online therapy here.
Can online therapy be covered by insurance?
In many cases, yes! Stella Nova is a private clinic and not in-network with any insurance panels, but many of our clients receive reimbursement for out-of-network services. We’re happy to provide monthly superbills to facilitate that process. You can learn more about out-of-network insurance coverage here.
Can online therapists diagnose you?
Yes! Our therapists are licensed psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. We’re trained and able to assess and assign diagnoses to our clients if you want one! However, as a private clinic, we don’t assign diagnoses routinely—only if they’re requested and helpful for treatment. Please note, if you’re planning to submit superbills for insurance reimbursement, your insurance company will require a diagnosis.
What areas do you serve with online therapy?
We currently offer online therapy for adult individuals (18+) throughout California and New York. We also offer couples therapy (California only). State licensing laws unfortunately prevent us from serving clients when they’re out of state (even temporarily in most cases).
Are online therapy sessions recorded?
We do not record online sessions (and ask that you don’t either, although you’re welcome to take your own notes). This is, first and foremost, for your privacy and data protection.
Do you use AI in online therapy?
Stella Nova does not use AI for online therapy. This includes for the purposes of note taking and documentation, diagnosis, treatment planning, screening prospective clients, or any other therapy functions. We also don’t use AI to write our website or blogs. We believe that therapy is, and should remain, a fundamentally human activity.