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On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Therapist / Counselor who takes Medi-Cal insurance, book an appointment, and see the Therapist / Counselor within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Therapists/Counselors who accept Medi-Cal insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Therapist / Counselor who takes Medi-Cal insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Medi-Cal Therapists/Counselors and book appointments instantly. You can search for Medi-Cal Therapists/Counselors by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your location. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Therapists/Counselors on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Therapists/Counselors who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Medi-Cal Therapists/Counselors with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Medi-Cal Therapists/Counselors who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Therapists/Counselors on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Therapists/Counselors who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Therapists/Counselors who accept Medi-Cal for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Therapist / Counselor who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Medi-Cal Therapists/Counselors. Many Medi-Cal Therapists/Counselors offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Yes, Medi-Cal covers therapist/counselor services, including outpatient counselling and psychotherapy, without requiring a referral. (San Francisco Health Plan, 2025)
Medi-Cal covers therapist/counselor services for autism spectrum disorder that are medically necessary, prescribed by a licensed doctor or psychologist, approved by the plan, and provided according to the member’s approved treatment plan. (San Francisco Health Plan, 2025)
Medi-Cal covers therapist/counselor services for members with mental health diagnoses and mild to moderate dysfunction, provided through your clinic or medical group and paid by the plan. (San Francisco Health Plan, 2025)
Under Medi-Cal, there is no arbitrary limit on therapist/counselor visits due to the Mental Health Parity Act, but your clinic or medical group may review your care for medical necessity and adjust visits based on utilization. (San Francisco Health Plan, 2025)
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