Specialized Psychological Care for Injured Workers.

Have you been impacted by workplace injury or trauma? Our clinicians are experienced in the California Workers’ Compensation system, including Medical Provider Network (MPN) participation, authorization procedures, and coordination with treating physicians, attorneys, and claims professionals.

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We help injured workers recover emotionally, regain function, and return to meaningful life and work, while giving referral partners confidence in professional, timely and compliant service.

Who we work with

  • Injured workers coping with stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma after a workplace incident
  • Patients whose physical injury has led to psychological distress (“physical-mental” claims)
  • Employees struggling with chronic pain, adjustment, or return-to-work anxiety
  • Medical providers, attorneys, and case managers seeking experience mental health partners for WC cases

We provide QME evaluations through our medico-legal partner, Encina Evaluation Services.

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How we can help

Work-related injuries don’t just affect the body. They can trigger emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress.

When psychological symptoms go untreated, physical recovery can stall, claim costs increase, and return-to-work outcomes decline.

Treating mental health early helps everyone involved:

Faster and more complete
physical recovery

Reduced medical and
indemnity costs

Improved compliance with
medical treatment

Shorter time to
return to work

Our clinicians specialize in psychological injuries under Labor Code 3208.3, providing effective care that aligns with WC regulations medical-legal standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We’re in-network with most major California MPNs. Email referrals@sfstress.com to confirm.

Usually within 7–10 business days of receiving referral and authorization.

Yes. We provide secure Telehealth sessions statewide.

We send timely updates, treatment summaries, and final reports, ensuring transparent communication with all stakeholders.