How to Find an In-Network Brainspotting Therapist in California

Written By Patricia Pop

If you're interested in Brainspotting, one of the first practical questions is: can I find someone who does it and takes my insurance?

The good news is that several major therapist directories now let you filter specifically for Brainspotting as a modality. You don't have to scroll through hundreds of profiles hoping someone mentions it in paragraph four of their bio. You can search for it directly, layer on your insurance plan, and get a focused list.

Below, I've put together clickable links for each major insurance plan across the three directories that currently support Brainspotting filtering. All links are for California and current as of March 2026.

A Quick Word on Why In-Network Can Matter Here

People often explore brainspotting as a complement to ongoing therapy, not as a standalone six-session protocol. You might already be working with a therapist you like and want someone who can incorporate brainspotting into your existing work, or you might be adding a brainspotting-trained clinician to your care team for targeted processing alongside your regular sessions.

Either way, if you're going once or twice a week, cost adds up quickly. In-network rates make that frequency sustainable over time for many.

It's also worth saying: the therapeutic relationship itself is one of the strongest predictors of good outcomes in therapy, regardless of the specific technique being used. If you already have good rapport with your in-network therapist and they happen to be trained in brainspotting, that's a genuinely strong foundation. You don't necessarily need to start over with someone new.

Click-to-Search Links by Insurance Plan

The three directories below all let you filter for Brainspotting as a treatment modality. I've pre-built the links so you can click straight through to results for your plan. Play with the additional filters once you're there (location, telehealth, specialty, etc.) to narrow things down further.

A note: these directories all work a little differently, and results won't be identical across them. I'd recommend checking all three for your plan - you may find clinicians on one that don't appear on the others.

Aetna

Anthem Blue Cross

Blue Cross (non-Anthem)

Blue Shield of California

Cigna / Evernorth

UnitedHealthcare / Optum

These are often the same behavioral health network, but the directories list them separately and the results can differ. Worth checking both.

Health Net

Oscar Health

A Few Important Things to Know

Always double-check. Directory listings are only as current as the last time the clinician updated their profile. Insurance panels change. Before you book, call the clinician directly and confirm: (1) they're currently in-network with your specific plan, (2) they're accepting new patients, and (3) they have brainspotting training.

Ask about their training level. Not all Brainspotting training is the same. Phase 1 is the introductory training. Phase 2 adds more advanced techniques. Certification requires both phases plus supervised practice hours. For more straightforward concerns, Phase 1 may be perfectly adequate. For complex trauma or dissociation, you may want someone with Phase 2 training at least, or full certification. It's a reasonable question to ask.

No result doesn't mean no one exists. Psychology Today is a paid listing, so not every great clinician is on there. Zencare is curated, so the pool is smaller. If you don't find someone through these links, try searching your insurance company's own provider directory for therapists in your area, and then ask them directly if they're trained in Brainspotting. Some of the best Brainspotting clinicians aren't on any directory at all.

Brainspotting is billed as regular psychotherapy. There's no separate insurance billing code for it. It falls under standard psychotherapy CPT codes (typically 90834 for 45 minutes or 90837 for 60 minutes). If your plan covers outpatient psychotherapy, it covers Brainspotting - the key is just finding an in-network clinician who's trained in it.

Telehealth expands your options. Brainspotting works well over video too. If you're in a part of California where local options are thin, searching statewide for telehealth-available clinicians opens things up considerably. Most of these directories let you filter for online availability.

Play with the filters. Insurance plan names can be confusing. "UnitedHealthcare" and "Optum" overlap. "Anthem" and "Blue Cross" overlap in California. If you're not finding results under one name, try the related plan name. And once you're on the results page, you can narrow further by city, zip code, specialty, availability, and more.

The Bottom Line

Finding an in-network Brainspotting therapist in California is genuinely doable, and it's getting easier. Psychology Today, Zencare, and Grow Therapy all support Brainspotting as a searchable filter. The links above should give you a running start. Check all three for your plan, verify everything directly with the clinician, and don't be afraid to ask questions about their training and approach.

If you have questions about whether Brainspotting might be a good fit for what you're working on, feel free to reach out. Happy to help you think it through.

Dr. Patricia Pop is a board-certified psychiatrist in Half Moon Bay, CA, offering integrative psychiatric care and psychotherapy. She is trained in Brainspotting and believes in meeting each person where they are. Learn more at patriciapopmd.com.

Links verified March 2026. Directory filters and insurance networks change over time - always confirm details directly with the clinician

Patricia Pop
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