Online therapy for adults located anywhere in California (video sessions only).
For First-time Visitors
Welcome to The Inspired Self, a therapy space for adults who want to grow, heal, and live more authentically. Here you’ll find integrative, solution-focused care that honors your whole self—mind, body, culture, and spirit—while offering practical tools you can use in everyday life. I also offer a free brief phone consultation so you can ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Wisdom and Healing
At The Inspired Self, therapy is a space to slow down, listen inward, and gently untangle the patterns that keep you feeling anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself. Through integrative, solution-focused telehealth sessions, you’ll have support to work with both your mind and nervous system, build practical coping tools, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with your values.
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Our Services
Service Offered
I provide individual telehealth therapy for adults located anywhere in California who are navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and feeling disconnected from their authentic self. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with somatic and transpersonal training, I blend CBT, somatic awareness, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools so we can work with both your thoughts and your nervous system’s responses to stress. Sessions are 50 minutes and take place online through a secure video platform, allowing you to access care from a private, comfortable space.
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What I help with
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Anxiety, worry, and overthinking​
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Stress, burnout, and feeling “on edge”​
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Trauma and PTSD, including the lingering effects of past experiences​​
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Depression, low mood, and feeling stuck or numb​
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Relationship and boundary challenges at home, work, or in caregiving roles​
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Anger, irritability, and difficulty expressing emotions safely​
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Identity shifts and life transitions that leave you unsure of who you are becoming​​
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How we might work together
In our work, there is space to slow down, listen inward, and gently process what you are carrying while also building practical tools you can use between sessions. This may include somatic practices to support nervous-system regulation, mindfulness exercises, and collaborative exploration of the patterns that keep you feeling stuck—always honoring you as the expert on your own life.
Private pay fees & sliding
My standard fee for individual therapy is $250 per 50‑minute session. I also accept several insurance plans (including UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Humana Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross California, and others), and can help you verify your specific benefits during our free phone consultation.
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​For clients paying out of pocket, I reserve a limited number of sliding‑scale spots with rates ranging from $85–$250 per session, based on income and financial circumstances. If cost is a concern, we can talk together about options to find a rate that feels as sustainable as possible while honoring the depth of the work.
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My Name Is Helen Sprague
I work from a holistic, whole-person lens and am mindful of how culture, family, and lived experience shape the way you move through the world. In our work together, there is room to talk about how identity, past experiences, and larger systems have impacted how safe, seen, or supported you feel, alongside your strengths, goals, and the future you want to create.
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What makes my approach different:
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I blend CBT, somatic awareness, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools so we can work with both your thoughts and your nervous system’s responses to stress.
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I see you as the expert on your life and show up as a collaborative guide, helping you reconnect with your values and your authentic self at a pace that feels sustainable.
Our Holistic Approach
Mindfulness
Mindfulness and somatic approaches are at the heart of our therapy practice. We integrate these techniques to promote self-awareness, personal growth, and holistic well-being.
Emotional Wellness
We prioritize your emotional wellness and provide a compassionate environment where you can feel heard, validated, and supported throughout your healing journey.
Personalized Support
We are committed to providing personalized support tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a therapeutic experience that aligns with your individual goals and aspirations.
Our First Session
In the first session, clients can expect to engage in an open and supportive conversation where I focus on understanding their unique experiences, concerns, and goals. We will discuss their history, what brings them to therapy, and any specific challenges they are facing. I will also explain my therapeutic approach and how we can work together effectively. This initial session is an opportunity for clients to ask questions and express their expectations. By the end of our time together, clients should feel a sense of connection and clarity about the next steps in their therapeutic journey.
Questions & Answers
What Modalities Do You Use?
At The Inspired Self, we integrate various therapy modalities such as mindfulness-based therapy, somatic experiencing, and holistic counseling. Each session is personalized to address your specific needs and promote overall well-being.
How Can I Book a Session?
To get started, I offer a free brief phone consultation before scheduling a first session. This 10–15 minute call is a chance for you to share what you’re looking for, ask questions, and together decide whether working together feels like a good fit.
What Happens During a Therapy Session?
During a therapy session at The Inspired Self, you will experience a welcoming and confidential space where you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions. Our therapists will listen attentively, offer guidance, and collaboratively work with you to foster personal growth and well-being.