Online Therapist
This is Ruth Larsen's avatar

Ruth Larsen

LCSW · California · Online sessions

Fast response Secure booking Video · Phone · Messaging

Why clients book here

  • See availability & book in a few taps
  • Booking handled on BetterHelp (secure)
  • Start online—no commute, faster scheduling
Quick compare Pick the best fit in under 60 seconds 100% online

Compare online therapy providers

Side-by-side highlights with clear “Visit” buttons (swap URLs anytime).

🔒 Secure checkout 🗓️ Flexible scheduling 🧠 Licensed providers 💬 Multiple ways to message
Visit our top pick See full comparison
Feature
What matters most
BetterHelp
Best overall fit for most people
Top pick
Visit BetterHelp →
Talkspace
Good for messaging-first support
Popular
Visit Talkspace →
Online Therapy
Structured tools + sessions
Value
Visit Online-Therapy.com →
Best for
Who it’s a great match for
Fast matching + broad therapist network
Messaging-first + scheduled sessions
Structured tools + resources
Ways to connect
Message / video / live chat
Messaging + live sessions
Messaging + live sessions
Sessions + guided tools
Scheduling
How flexible it is
Flexible, choose times that fit
Flexible, plan ahead easily
Flexible, plan-based
Insurance
May vary by plan/state
Depends on your setup
Check provider’s site
Depends on your setup
Check provider’s site
Depends on your setup
Check provider’s site
Fast start
Get started quickly
Start in minutes
Start in minutes
Start in minutes
Quick note
Why people choose it
Best all-around if you want simple onboarding and quick matching.
Messaging-friendly option if you like checking in more often.
Structured tools if you prefer guided resources alongside sessions.

BetterHelp Top pick

Best overall fit for most people

⚡ Fast matching 💬 Messaging 📹 Live sessions
Check availability
See key details
Best for: quick onboarding + broad therapist network
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
Notes: simple to start, easy to switch if needed

Talkspace

Good for messaging-first support

🧾 Messaging-friendly 🗓️ Scheduled sessions 📱 App experience
Visit Talkspace
See key details
Best for: frequent check-ins via messaging
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
Notes: great if you like consistent async support

Online-Therapy.com

Structured tools + sessions

🧩 Guided tools 📘 Worksheets 📹 Sessions
Visit Online-Therapy.com
See key details
Best for: structured programs + resources
Ways to connect: sessions + guided tools
Notes: good if you want a more “program” feel
Top pick: BetterHelp Fast matching • Start in minutes
Visit →

About Ruth Larsen

I am licensed in California with over 20 years experience working with child welfare services. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Areas Ruth Larsen can help with

Additional areas of focus include

Therapeutic approaches

Languages Spoken

  • English

Ruth Larsen is serving from:

California

Years in practice

3 years

NPI number

  • 1982227138

License Details

CA LCSW 93912

This listing is provided for informational purposes only. Ruth Larsen is an independent professional not affiliated with this website.

If you are the practitioner and would like to claim or remove this profile, please contact us.

Explore virtual therapy providers

Filter results
{{ activeFilterCount }}
California
Random

Partner therapist

Dr. Sandra Firth

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Dr. Sandra Firth is a licensed child, adolescent and adult Psychologist. She was born and raised in Virginia with a large extended…
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder

Partner therapist

Lucinda Ray

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiet…
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Self esteem
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Alma Nicole Garcia Duarte

Online therapy · Available
  • California
About Me ☺ I’d first like to acknowledge your courage in reaching out, and thank you for taking a chance in living a happier and…
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties

Partner therapist

Eli Selkin

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue

Partner therapist

Marie Urbina

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience. I have worked with clients of all backgrounds wi…
  • Anxiety
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Coping with life changes

Partner therapist

Rebecca Stallworth

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I have an extensive working experiences and training in the field of mental health such as depression, anxiety disorder and post-t…
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder

Partner therapist

Rosa Winter

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 18 years of professional work experience. I believe that you are the expert of your story and tha…
  • Depression
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem

Partner therapist

Daniel Romo

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Welcome, My name is Daniel Romo and I am in the field of helping people feel that they matter. I was born and raised in Southern C…
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes

Partner therapist

Lilian Zulewski

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiet…
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Relationship issues

Partner therapist

Rosa Gomez Duque

Online therapy · Available
  • California
This is Rosa Gomez. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I was born in Colombia where I completed my bachelor Degree in…
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Career difficulties

Partner therapist

Brandon Frazier

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 16 years of professional work experience. I believe that you are the expert of your story and tha…
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Elysa Thangchaipinyokul

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Hello! My name is Elysa Thangchaipinyokul and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California. I attend…
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Self esteem

Partner therapist

Pedro Gomez Carranza

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anx…
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Christine Rodriguez

Online therapy · Available
  • California
***I am currently accepting Couples Counseling and Sex Therapy client’s only*** Looking to improve your quality of life? Have a…
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression

Partner therapist

Lourdes Mayes

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Hi, I am a bilingual English/ Spanish licensed clinical social worker in California with over 12 years of experience in the mental…
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coaching

Partner therapist

Dr. Alexa Wasserman

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Welcome to your journey toward healing and wholeness. ✨ Whether you feel completely overwhelmed by life or are just looking for…
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching

Partner therapist

Francisco Olmos

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California, with 8 years of professional work experience. Together with my clients we work to create an open and…
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching

Partner therapist

Hunter Romano

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Hunter Romano adopts a contemporary treatment approach, combining mindfulness principles, trauma-focused teaching, and modern neur…
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Tommi Graening

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxie…
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Ashura Hughley

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I have five years of experience delivering psychotherapy in community mental health settings and via telehealth. My approach is ho…
  • Depression
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Megan Curtis

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Welcome! My name is Megan and I am a licensed psychotherapist based in California. ***I am currently ONLY available for Live Cha…
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Self esteem
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Magdalena Orr

Online therapy · Available
  • California
All of us need support at different times through our lives. The ability to see this and ask for help is a powerful statement of o…
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue

Partner therapist

Kristian Skillman

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Hello, I’m Kristian Skillman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and fa…
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Evline Kamarzarian

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxie…
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Michelle Harris

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Stress

Partner therapist

Stephanie Lanza

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Hello! My name is Stephanie Lanza. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Southern California. I have over…
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder

Partner therapist

Nora Jennings

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California and Florida with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with s…
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder

Partner therapist

Jerry Knight

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…
  • Anxiety
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Grief

Partner therapist

Shaakira McMillon

Online therapy · Available
  • California
Hello, Welcome! Thank you for choosing BetterHelp. You have taken an important step toward prioritizing your mental health and…
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue

Partner therapist

Shirin Roberts

Online therapy · Available
  • California
I am licensed in California with 26 years of professional work experience. I find working with people very enjoyable and rewardi…
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties

Online counseling with Ruth Larsen

Connect with a therapist

Browse Providers by State

Select a state to explore licensed therapists.

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY

Online Therapist is a directory and does not provide crisis intervention or emergency services.
If you are in crisis, feeling unsafe, or experiencing thoughts of self-harm, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
In the United States, you can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.