Dr. Emily Essid | Online Psychologist for Adults: Navigating Relationships, Trauma, and Maternal Mental Health in California
Hi! I’m Dr. Emily Essid, a licensed clinical psychologist providing secure online therapy for adults throughout California.
A lot of the people I work with are professionals, caregivers, or individuals who seem to have it all together on the outside: reliable, thoughtful, the ones everyone counts on. But privately, they're carrying a lot—responsibility that feels heavy, guilt that doesn't quite make sense, and a persistent self-doubt that's been there so long it almost feels normal. All of it has quietly shaped how they see themselves, how they connect with others, and how they move through their emotional lives.
Whether you’re navigating relationship difficulties, healing from trauma, coping with anxiety, or adjusting to the profound changes of pregnancy and early parenthood, therapy is a space where you can actually slow down. Together, we’ll look at the patterns that have been running in the background for years and start to loosen their grip.
My goal isn’t simply to help you feel better in the short term. It’s to help you deeply understand yourself, build greater flexibility in your relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change that continues well beyond our sessions.
I work with patients across California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village,Camarillo, Santa Clarita, Valencia, and surrounding communities.
Who I work with
You probably grew up learning to keep your emotions in check, put everyone else first, and stay completely calm no matter what was happening around you. While those are incredible strengths that helped you succeed, running on autopilot like that is exhausting. Eventually, it leads to silent anxiety, deep burnout, and a strange feeling of being disconnected from your own life.
I specialize in helping high-functioning adults break out of these exhausting cycles. We will dive deep into the root causes of what's keeping you stuck, focusing heavily on five primary areas:
How Telehealth Therapy Works in California
I provide secure Telehealth therapy exclusively to adults who are physically located in California at the time of their sessions. Whether you're managing postpartum anxiety in Thousand Oaks or career burnout in San Diego, I provide sessions from the comfort of your own home. Our Telehealth platform meets all HIPAA standards while giving patients the flexibility to attend sessions from a setting where they already feel relaxed and secure.
I also have limited sessions available to adults located in Illinois and Florida. To learn more about eligibility, licensure, and what to expect, visit the page below.
Finding the right therapist matters. If you’re looking for thoughtful, depth-oriented online therapy and would like to explore whether we’re a good fit, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.