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Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry · VIRTUAL CARE
Some weeks feel heavier than others, and finding the right words to explain that to someone isn’t always easy. Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry offers online mental health support with our own licensed therapists, so you can talk through what you’re carrying in a matter of days, without waiting weeks for an appointment to open up.
We help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, build real coping skills that hold up under pressure, and move toward lasting emotional stability, not just short-term relief that fades once the session ends.
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OUR TEAM
At Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry, every therapist takes the time to actually understand your situation, your history, your triggers, and what daily life looks like for you, before jumping into solutions. That understanding shapes a plan built around your specific mental health needs, not a generic approach applied to everyone.Sessions focus on real progress: naming what you’re feeling, building skills to manage it, and working toward lasting relief instead of a quick fix.
Associate Clinical Social Worker
LPT, ASW, MSW
Melissa Rubalcava is an Associate Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, identity challenges, and relationship stress.
Melissa Rubalcava is an Associate Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, identity challenges, and relationship stress. She works with clients to uncover the patterns and past experiences that may contribute to feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Her therapeutic approach integrates EMDR, CBT, DBT, and somatic-informed techniques, providing a structured yet deeply compassionate space for processing difficult memories and building healthier emotional responses. Melissa focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, deepening self-understanding, and supporting clients in developing more grounded, fulfilling connections. She meets each person with warmth and curiosity, guiding them toward clarity, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
AMFT, EMDR
Briana Fisher is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families facing trauma, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.
Briana Fisher is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families facing trauma, emotional distress, and relationship challenges. She helps clients recognize and shift patterns that leave them feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. With training in EMDR, Briana provides a structured and compassionate framework for reprocessing painful experiences so they no longer interfere with daily life or relationships. Her therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and focused on strengthening emotional regulation, building internal resilience, and fostering healthier relational dynamics. Briana walks alongside clients as they work toward balance, healing, and becoming the version of themselves they aspire to be.
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
MRAS, CSC
Mak Ehtesham is a Mental Health Recovery and Addiction Specialist with a doctoral degree in Applied Clinical Psychology and more than a decade of experience in behavioral health.
Mak Ehtesham is a Mental Health Recovery and Addiction Specialist with a doctoral degree in Applied Clinical Psychology and more than a decade of experience in behavioral health. He brings a deep understanding of trauma, addiction, and recovery to the clients he serves. Grounded in evidence-based practices and guided by a client-centered philosophy, Siamak bridges the gap between psychological insight and practical recovery work. His experience spans individual recovery coaching, psychoeducation, and integrated treatment planning across outpatient and intensive outpatient settings. Siamak is especially passionate about supporting clients with co-occurring challenges, helping them build resilience, stability, and meaningful lives beyond their diagnoses.
Program Manager & Trauma Specialist
Deborah Sutton serves as the Program Manager at Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry and plays a central role in shaping the client experience.
Deborah Sutton serves as the Program Manager at Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry and plays a central role in shaping the client experience. With a strong foundation in trauma informed training and marriage and family therapy, she ensures every client receives personalized, intentional, and clinically grounded care. Deborah oversees the development and flow of clinical programming, working closely with therapists, clients, and families to create treatment experiences rooted in safety, trust, and meaningful transformation. Her ability to connect deeply with clients allows them to feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey. From the moment a client enters the program, Deborah guides their experience with care, clarity, and unwavering commitment.
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No single label defines what you’re going through, or whether you deserve support. Whether it’s something you’ve carried for years or a weight that’s grown heavier recently, naming it is enough to start, you don’t need the perfect words before reaching out.
Our online mental health treatment covers a wide range of conditions, including:
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Online therapy works well across a wide range of ages and life stages. Teens navigating school stress, identity, or social anxiety often feel more at ease talking from a familiar space rather than an unfamiliar office. Adults managing anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, or a difficult life transition frequently find virtual sessions easier to open up in, without the pressure of a clinical waiting room. Couples working through communication breakdowns, trust issues, or the strain of a major life change can join sessions together from home, at a time that fits both schedules. Older adults, especially those with mobility challenges or limited access to nearby providers, benefit from the convenience of receiving care without having to travel.
Online therapy isn’t the right fit for everyone. People in crisis, those needing close in-person monitoring, or complex family situations involving young children may be better served by in-person care, and we’ll say so honestly if that applies to you.
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Getting to therapy shouldn’t be harder than the problem you’re trying to work through. In-person care means traffic, a waiting room, and rearranging your entire day for a single appointment, friction that can make anxiety or low motivation win before the session even starts. Online therapy removes that barrier entirely.
Telehealth sessions happen from a space where you already feel safe, which makes it easier to speak honestly from the first minute, show up consistently instead of cancelling, and stay focused on the actual work of feeling better.
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Money worries shouldn’t stand between you and getting help. Most insurance plans we work with, including PPO options, give you the freedom to choose your own therapist without needing a referral first, so you’re not stuck with whoever’s assigned to you.Reach out and we’ll confirm exactly what your plan covers, what you’ll pay, and what to expect financially before your first session.We accept a variety of insurance plans. Please contact us to confirm your coverage.
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Getting started should not feel complicated. Four simple steps are all it takes to go from your first call to your first online mental health therapy session.
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Call us or fill out a brief intake form covering what you’re feeling, whether it’s anxiety, grief, trauma, or something harder to name, along with insurance information and preferred times to meet.
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Our team pairs you with a clinician whose background aligns with the specific mental health challenges you’re working through.
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Meet over secure video or phone, often within just a few days of your first contact, so you’re not left waiting during a hard stretch.
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Future sessions build on emotional insight gained before, shifting focus as your mental health needs evolve over time.
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Our team draws from a range of proven methods to fit each client’s needs. Mak Ehtesham, April Barragan, and Samantha use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and build skills for managing intense emotions. Briana Fisher and Melissa Rubalcava incorporate EMDR to help process trauma, with Melissa also drawing on somatic tools that support healing through the mind-body connection. For clients navigating physical and mental health together, Jaehyun Cho, our psychiatric provider, brings additional medical insight into care. Every approach is matched to the therapist and the client, not applied as a one-size-fits-all method.
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With over 10 years of clinical experience, 200+ lives changed, and **100%** client satisfaction, Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry stands out as a DHCS-certified practice. This means we meet the same high standards California sets for licensed treatment facilities, not just individual therapists. While many places in California make you wait weeks for trauma-focused care, we offer same-day admission without cutting corners. Every session feels unhurried and real, which is why so many clients stay with the same therapist for months or even years.
MEASURABLE RECOVERY
Real progress often starts with feeling truly heard, not just treated. Here’s what a few of our clients have shared about their experience working with our team.
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Some days feel harder to get through than others, and that’s reason enough to reach out. Our team at Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry takes the time to understand what you’re going through, then builds a treatment plan around your specific mental health needs. Every session works toward real, lasting change, not a quick fix. Book your consultation today and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
ANSWERS & GUIDANCE
Yes. All sessions are conducted through secure, encrypted video platforms, and your privacy is protected the same way it would be in an in-person office.
Talk therapy is a structured conversation with a licensed therapist, built around understanding what you’re feeling, why it’s happening, and how to work through it. It’s the foundation of the care we provide, guided by proven approaches like CBT and DBT rather than open-ended chatting.
Yes. Appointments are available during mornings, evenings, and weekends to fit work, school, or family schedules.
Sometimes. It works well for anxiety, depression, grief, and many trauma-related struggles, but conditions needing close, hands-on monitoring may require in-person treatment instead.
Online therapy isn’t designed for crisis response. If you’re in immediate danger, contact 911 or a crisis line right away, your therapist can help you build a safety plan for situations like this in advance.
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