Therapy that meets you where you are.

You don't have to figure this out alone. We're two licensed therapists in California who work with you over secure video.

Insurance Accepted
LMFT Licensed
HIPAA Compliant
Licensed in CA
Online Sessions
Daishea Poole and Leona Esmaeily-Aimua, licensed therapists at Heart 2 Heart Therapy
About Us

We started this because too many people couldn't find a good fit

We kept seeing the same thing: people who needed help but couldn't find a therapist who felt right. Or they found one, but the waitlist was three months long.

We're Daishea and Leona, two licensed marriage and family therapists based in California.

We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is a fancy way of saying we help you notice the thought patterns that keep you stuck and build better ones. We set goals together. We use real assessments to track how you're doing, not just "how do you feel today?"

Connection

We actually get to know you. That's the whole point.

Clarity

We track your progress on paper so you can see it working.

Compassion

You don't have to perform or explain yourself here.

Evidence-based

The methods we use have real data behind them

60–80%

of people with anxiety or depression improve with CBT

APA Clinical Practice Guidelines, 2023

70%

of people with OCD see significant improvement with ERP

International OCD Foundation

Equal outcomes

for online therapy compared to in-person sessions

Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 2018 meta-analysis

Not sure where to start?

Book a free consultation. We'll figure it out together.

Book a free consultation

No cost. No commitment.

Getting Started

Here's how it works

No waiting rooms. No complicated paperwork. Three steps and you're in.

1

Book a free consultation

Fill out a short form. We'll reach out to hear what's going on and figure out which therapist is the best fit.

2

Schedule your first session

Pick a time through our secure client portal. We have openings 7 days a week.

3

Start therapy

Meet your therapist over secure video from anywhere in California. No commute.

Pricing

What it costs

If you're using insurance, your cost is your plan's copay. The rates below are only for private pay.

Most insurance clients
Insurance
6 major plans accepted

Your copay depends on your plan

If you have one of our accepted plans, you don't pay the private-pay rate. You pay the copay set by your insurance.

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health
CIGNA

If your insurance isn't listed, we can provide a superbill to submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

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Individual Therapy
Only if you're not using insurance

One-on-one sessions

$125per session

Private-pay rate. Insurance clients usually pay their plan's copay instead.

  • Secure video from anywhere in California
  • A treatment plan built around your goals
  • Progress tracking every 4 weeks
  • Scheduling 7 days a week
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Couples Therapy
Only if you're not using insurance

Partner sessions

$175per session

Private-pay rate. Insurance clients usually pay their plan's copay instead.

  • Both partners on the same secure video call
  • Communication and conflict tools
  • Structured exercises between sessions
  • Scheduling 7 days a week
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First session promise

If you don't feel heard after your first session, the next one's on us.

Our Partners

Trusted support behind your care

We partner with Headway and SimplePractice to make the practical side of therapy feel easier, from using insurance to joining a secure session.

Insurance partner

Headway

Headway helps us simplify insurance eligibility and billing, so you can spend less time sorting through paperwork and more time focused on your care.

Client care partner

SimplePractice

SimplePractice powers our HIPAA-compliant client portal, including scheduling, forms, and secure video sessions from anywhere in California.

Our Team

Meet your therapists

We're real people. Here's a little about each of us.

FAQ

Common questions

If yours isn't here, ask us during your free consultation.

Yes. The research is clear: online therapy works just as well as in-person for anxiety, depression, and trauma. You get the same treatment from a licensed therapist, just without the commute.

Yes. We use SimplePractice, which is HIPAA-compliant. Your information is encrypted to the same standards as any medical provider.

A stable internet connection and a private space where you're comfortable talking. Any device with a camera and microphone works: laptop, tablet, or phone.

Yes. We accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, and CIGNA. If you have a different plan, we can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. We also welcome private-pay clients.

Most of our clients feel a real shift within 3 to 5 sessions. We use assessments at your first session and every 4 weeks, so you can see your progress on paper. You won't have to guess whether it's working.

Of course. Just let us know and we'll set you up with our other therapist. No awkwardness, no questions asked.

If you're in-network with one of our accepted plans, you just pay your copay. For private-pay clients, individual sessions are $125 and couples sessions are $175. If your plan isn't in our network, we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It's a structured approach where we help you notice negative thought patterns and replace them with better ones. It's one of the most researched forms of therapy, and most courses run 12 to 20 sessions.

If your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are getting in the way of your daily life, relationships, or work, that's a good reason to talk to someone. You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis. A lot of our clients come in feeling stuck or just ready for something to change.

Yes. We use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is the gold-standard treatment for OCD. Research shows video-based ERP works just as well as in-person. We treat clients throughout California over secure video.

Yes. Both partners join the same secure video session from wherever they are in California. If you're using insurance, your cost depends on your plan's copay. If you're private pay, couples sessions are $175.

A therapist (like us, LMFTs) does talk therapy. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication. Lots of people benefit from both. If you have a psychiatrist, we're happy to coordinate with them.

Want to talk about it?

Book a free consultation. We'll listen to what's going on and tell you honestly whether we can help.

In that call, you'll get:

  • A real conversation about what you're dealing with
  • Our honest take on which therapist and approach fits best
  • A next step, whether or not you become a client
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