After being given false hope by Psychics, almost being taken for a ride by a con artist disguised as a Psychic, and getting some genuinely helpful readings along the way, I eventually came to one conclusion:
The best Psychic reading I ever had was when I sat down and listened to my own intuition.
But let’s back off for a bit.
I just had a breakup and wanted my ex to come back at any cost. I found the most expensive psychic out there who just sold me a fairy tale. And one Psychic who said “I should have been married by now. And there’s a blockage in my love Chakra that I need to clear”. She was going to sell me an Energy cleaning kit for $350 by playing on my insecurity like a fiddle. Luckily, I wisened up and got out of there.
I like to include this story in all my Psychic reviews because I think it is an important reminder of just how vulnerable people can be when they seek out a Psychic.
California Psychics was one of the online Psychic portals I went to in my time of grief. The others were Kasamba, Keen, Psychic Source and Purple Garden.
I met a few Psychics there who were helpful and I felt a genuine connection
But honestly, the thing that helped me the most was listening to my own intuition instead of looking for fairy tales. My own intuition was telling me that my ex will never come back the way I wanted him to. I sat down in a park to really listen to my heart, and I found the answer I was looking for. That I needed to let him go and focus on healing myself.
For me, that meant going to therapy and unraveling years of childhood trauma and breakup grief. It took a while, but I am honestly glad I went that route.
I still go to Psychics, including some on California Psychics, but only for confirmation of what my own intuition is telling me. Because the truth is, your own intuition is much more powerful than what any Psychic can ever tell you. Even if it is a Psychic carefully screened by California Psychics (which is their USP)
Best and Worst Psychics on California Psychics
We conducted reviews of the Psychics on California Psychic through my own personal testing, through our pool of testers (readers of this website) and through reviews on forums and third party websites.
Review Summary – Mid Range to Premium Psychics are extremely helpful. Their USP is that they thoroughly vet their Psychics and only accept 2% of applications. I tested 25 of their Psychics and found the majority to be genuinely helpful. But compared to platforms like Kasamba, the Psychics are expensive.
California Psychics is my recommendation for someone who wants to find a genuine and ethical Psychic quickly without any hassle. Note that most Psychics here do phone readings and not online video call. Some of them also do offline messages. It’s good for people who have not been to Psychics before, who prefer a phone reading or are new to online Psychic platforms.
Let’s get straight to it.
Pros
- Majority of Psychics rated great by our readers
- All Psychics were ethical and safe
- Good customer service 24/7
- Satisfaction guarantee on your reading
- Welcome offer gives $80 free credit.
- Some Psychics have have loyal clients for decades proving they are consistently genuinely helpful.
Cons
- Not easy to navigate.
- Top Psychics are hard to connect with. You have to call customer care to get in line.
- Welcome offer confusing. Check our CP Welcome guide to make the most of it.
Verdict – It’s our top choice for a Psychic reading platform mainly because of the quality of their Psychics. But still we found some Psychics that weren’t great and you can see the list below to avoid them.
Psychics that our testers think were gifted, intuitive, genuine and helpful –
The psychics are listed from highest to lowest rated. Note that the prices below are without intro offer. With intro offer, your first reading will come out to be significantly cheaper as you get up to $100 free credit.
Note – The links open to each Psychics Individual Profile so you can easily navigate to them.
- Mattie ($20/minute) – Our testers loved her and she is popular on forums. But her timelines don’t always pan out. She is famous for saying “it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when”. The only reason we didn’t include her in our list of top Psychics is because she is too expensive and very hard to get hold of.
- Uli ($17/minute) – Our testers were blown away by her accuracy and predictions. Forums and review websites concur. We think she is worth the money for those who can afford her.
- Stevie ($8.50/minute) – We found her to be a wise presence. Great for career reading.
- Tommy ($7.50/minute) – Picks up on things without much information. Provides great guidance.
- Tara ($10/minute) – Uses Tarot. Our testers found her to be very accurate in present and predictions. But one of our testers found her to be a bit judgemental.
- Venus ($17/minute) – No-nonsense channeler. Gives timelines that seemed to pass for one of our tester.
- Eileen ($5/minute) – Our top pick for Psychic on budget. Great advice, accuracy and predictions all around.
- Abrielle ($13/minute) – Our top pick for remote viewing/insights on present.
- Anais ($7.50/minute) – Our pick for top mediums. Our testers found her helpful during their grief.
- Natasha ($10/minute) – She reads very fast and was decent with predictions. If you are short on time, she is of great value.
- Amber ($5/minute) – Another Psychic who was a good medium. Her price is also very reasonable.
- Thalia ($8.50/minute) – Forum reviews are mixed but our tester found her to be valuable and accurate at predictions. Made our list of top Psychics for prediction. Uses tarot
- Jacqueline ($23/minute) – One of the most expensive Psychics we came across. She has a waiting list but our tester found her to be very helpful. Although, they felt she was not worth the price tag. Also popular on forums.
- Tatiana ($7.50/minute) – We loved that she didn’t give fairy tales in a situation where the tester was hoping for a fairy tale. Says a lot about her integrity.
- Rika ($17/minute) – A great medium and love reader alike. Great energy and was helpful to one of our testers in grief. No tools.
- Jaiden ($7.50/minute) – A tarot reader who makes you say when she should stop shuffling and pick up a card. Has great instincts and her predictions seem to be accurate.
- Luna ($15/minute) – A no tool medium. Felt real. But always be skeptical.
- Seren ($10/minute) – A no tool straightforward Psychic medium. A tester was impressed that she was firm on her outcome even though it felt unlikely. It wasn’t 100% accurate but it was close enough to impress the tester.
Psychics that were good, although we doubt they have a gift –
I’m not saying that the Psychics above have a gift for sure. It’s just that the Psychics below left a lot of doubts with our testers. But these Psychics were helpful nonetheless.
- Thomasina ($7.50/minute) – A compassionate Tarot reader. But fell short on accuracy about the present.
- Krista ($5/minute) – Didn’t pick up that POI was with another woman. But she was helpful and gave great advice that brought clarity to our tester.
- Anastasia ($13/minute) – She told very similar things to two of our testers. Something along the lines of “Your wish will come true on the 17th”. They both found the reading helpful, but we feel a bit iffy about her gift.
Psychics that we didn’t have a good experience with –
We believe the following Psychics aren’t great. Although, you may have a different experience from them. If you are short on funds, we recommend not wasting it on them.
- Caleb ($13/minute) – He was kind but our tester found him hard to understand and very vague. They didn’t get anything from the reading. He seems to have good reviews on TrustPilot but not so much on forums.
- Asia ($20/minute) – She felt overtly positive and her accuracy and predictions were both off. We felt her positive reviews are mainly because she tells people what they want to hear. We found similar sentiment on forums.
- Pollyanna ($10/minute) – She felt like a fairytale reader. Our tester did not resonate with her and her reviews on forums are similar.
- Eriq ($5/minute) – He was way off about the present situation of our tester and the tester felt like they wasted their time. (Note – He no longer works at California Psychics as of July 2026)
Best Psychic on California Psychics on a Budget
Eileen from California Psychics – $1/minute for first 20 minutes – One of the few psychics on California Psychics to be so inexpensive. She’s a rare find and I hope her prices stay the same in the future.
Note to get reading with Eileen for $1/minute for first 20 minutes, you must be a new customer. Click here to book a reading with her and use code “NEW10” to get the discounted price.
I personally tested Eileen and I was surprised by her accuracy. She got so many things right about the guy I was dating and said he does not see himself with me over the long term. It wasn’t something I wanted to hear but it’s something I had an instinct about for a long time. Sure enough, we broke up after a month.
One Redditor said, “Eileen is excellent. She is always accurate about present and future predictions panned out. She talked about a guy who would be coming into my life and described the physical characteristics (which fit my ex to a T) and talked about when we would connect. Said that I’d be very physically attracted to this person and that I would look at him very closely to determine if he could make me happy. It was all 100% accurate. It’s 4 years since we reconnected and still together. She’s no frills and to the point, but she is nice. “
Best Psychic on California Psychics for insights in present situations
A lot of people need some insights of what’s going on in the world around them. Our testers found these Psychics were great for this type of reading. Again, it’s not based on actual proof (since there is no scientific proof of Psychic powers), but just the experience of our testers and non partial forum members.
Abrielle from California Psychics – $13/minute – Our tester was convinced she could remote view things and knew exactly how her POI was feeling. One forum reviewer said “I think she is real and doesn’t try to keep you on the phone or string you along. She’s also honest without being harsh.”
Best Psychics on California Psychics for Predictions
Mattie – $20/minute) – She is the most popular Psychic on California Psychics for a reason. A call with her can give you more clarity than anyone else. You can feel the confidence when you speak to her because so many of her predictions have come true. I personally had a call with her recently and was blown away by how accurate she was about my present situation. As for the prediction, I think it will come true, but only time will tell. However, a few of our testers said her predictions came true (including an ex coming back and a job offer) and they swear by it. The only problem with Mattie is that she is extremely hard to get to. You need to call customer support to put you on the line. Her que is always full. This is why it’s better to go with one of our other recommendations that are equally as good (if not better and cheaper) than Mattie.
Uli from California Psychics – $17/minute – She is in high demand and her queues are always full. One of our testers got in by contacting customer care and was thoroughly impressed. If you can get her on the phone, you will probably be impressed too. But her availability is bad and she is expensive. Doesn’t use tools. Our tester was impressed how she emphasized probability and free will in her reading, while still being very accurate in both past and predictions.
Thalia from California Psychics – $4/minute for the first 20 minutes – One of our testers said, “She was the only one who picked up that there was another girl which I later verified”. While one of the forum members said, “So far she has gotten a short term predication right for me and she was ON THE NOSE about his personality and things that were going on between us. ” She sometimes uses Tarot.
Best Psychics on California Psychics for Career Readings
Career psychic readings should never replace professional career or financial advice — treat them as guidance for reflection, not as a basis for major decisions.
Stevie from California Psychics – $4/minute for the first 20 minutes – She is a business minded intuitive with 18 years of experience as a Psychic. Our tester found her to be full of wisdom and sage advice. Our tester said “Stevie picked up on my strength and weaknesses in the healthcare industry and guided me to move forward. She also predicted what might happen with my boss and I think it’s very likely to come true.”
Tommy from California Psychics – $4/minute for the first 20 minutes (with a $10 discount if you use this method) – Our tester went to him without any specific questions since he does general reading and they were amazed by how much he picked up on. He didn’t ask for a birthday or sign and he was still very accurate. Tommy gave our tester a roadmap for his career which was something the tester really needed.
Best Psychics on California Psychics for Mediumship
Note that this is not a proof of afterlife, or any Psychics ability to actually connect with people on the other side. We have no way to verify if these powers are real. Our findings are only based on how effective the Psychics were in providing relief to people in grief.
Anais from California Psychic – $4/minute for the first 20 minutes – Our tester felt that she connected well with a friend who passed away recently.
Rika from California Psychic – $13/minute – She has a high energy and you can feel it in her reading. She said something that really resonated with one of our tester who was grieving from the loss of a friend.
Psychic platforms to avoid
The following platforms have been reported by our participants to use fear tactics to gain monetary advantage from people in a vulnerable state. We recommend you avoid them.
1. Mia from SpiritualSociety.co – We got 1 report that they use fear tactics and are not very helpful. We have not investigated them further but for now, we caution our readers from buying any Psychic reading from this platform. They are active on social media and there’s a good chance you will see ads from them.
2. Any spellcasters/curse removal – Any portal or website that promises spell casters or guaranteed results should be avoided at all costs. The responsible psychic community also criticizes such practices and there is no guarantee that it works. In 100% of cases, spell casters are scamming you with false promises. Spells can not make someone fall in love, cure health conditions, make you win the lottery or any other ridiculous claims they make. Please, be wary of such things even if a part of you desperately wants to believe it.
A Quick Self-Check Before Getting a Psychic Reading
Psychic readings can be fun and provide clarity. But sometimes, they can do more harm than good if you are going to a Psychic for the wrong reasons. A lot of disappointment and (a lot of unnecessary spending) happens when people look to psychics for things a psychic simply can’t give: certainty, guarantees, or emotional rescue.
These four questions can help you understand what you really need right now.Here are a few things to keep in mind –
1. Are you emotionally stable?
If you’re heartbroken or anxious, you may cling to anything a psychic says, even if it’s a fairy tale. Even if it’s false or exaggerated.
2. Are you seeking guidance or prediction?
Guidance is helpful; guaranteed predictions rarely are. Knowing which one you’re after prevents disappointment. Predictions can feel good but can often keep you from accepting reality.
3. Do you need therapy instead?
If you’re dealing with trauma, obsessive thoughts, or deep pain, a therapist will help more than a reading.
4. Are you prepared to hear things you don’t want to hear?
If you only want reassurance, you may gravitate toward readers who tell fairytales instead of truth. And that can get addictive.
Why you can trust this review
The mission of this website is to “honor and empower the people who are heartbroken and going through a tough breakup.” If you search anything related to breakup or getting an ex back on Google, you would find plenty of ads for Psychic reading services and spell casters.
Since there is not enough genuine information on this subject, we decided to create a meaningful guide to help people find these services if they are looking for it.
Kevin, the owner of this website, emphasizes that you should definitely look for therapy if you are going through a hard time or at least consider getting a life coach or a breakup coach.
But if Psychic readings resonate with you, then there is no harm in seeking a Psychic for help as long as you are being a little bit skeptical to protect yourself from harm.
The review above is created by analyzing feedback from 25 people who were seeking Psychic services and also came across us for breakup advice.
With the demographics of visitors we get, we were in a sweet spot where we crossed path with actual seekers of Psychic readings and used that data to create something helpful for everyone else.
Hopefully, this analysis can help someone looking for a psychic reading find a suitable place for themselves and avoid the con artists who try to take advantage of people in times of stress.
Our Review Process –
Here’s how we gather the data for this review –
1. We email our newsletter subscribers occasionally if they want to participate in this experiment.
2. When they agree, we provide them a platform where they can choose a Psychic and the type of reading they want.
3. Upon completing the reading, they are asked to provide detailed feedback using a survey form.
4. We follow up with them after some time to see if the predictions came true.
5. We use their feedback, online review of psychic from independent forums and any additional information to analyze and rate the Psychic and platform on each criteria.
6. We add this rating to the previous rating of the platform to get a final score.
FAQs
What type of situation were the testers going through?
A lot of them were going through relationship troubles, heartbreak or some sort of grief. Note that we did not actively encourage them to seek a Psychic. We only selected people who were already inclined to go to a psychic. And we educated them on the process to ensure their readings were done with safety keeping their vulnerable state in mind.
Which Independent Forums and Review Websites were used in this analysis?
For every Psychic we tested, we cross checked their reviews on Trustpilot, reddit, the psychic reviews forum and lipstick alley forum. You can cross verify their reviews yourself but we have just made it easy for you by including their sentiment on public forum in this review as well.
How many participants were included in this analysis?
The numbers will keep on increasing. But at the time of writing this, 25 participants have been taken into account.
How much time and money did it take you do this review?
We started this review in May 2025 and have spent thousands of dollars to get this information. But it helps take our vision for this website forward so it’s worth it.
Do you have any proof that you conducted this review the way you say you did?
Yes, we do have data from the feedback form, our email conversations with the participants, and the recordings. We will soon create a page with all the proof needed once we anonymize the data to protect the privacy of the participants. Meanwhile, if you are interested in the proof, please contact us.
Is there a valid certification for Psychic Mediums?
Unfortunately, there is no widely recognized certification for a Psychic Medium. Anyone can claim to be a psychic which leaves this industry open to con artists. This is why we created this page to get at least some transparency and trustworthiness in the world of online Psychic readings.
A few other foundations have tried testing Psychic Mediums for their legitimacy. One such foundation is the forever family foundation which aims to provide helpful resources for people grieving the loss of a loved on.
How did you choose which platform to review?
We found the most popular platform based on Google ads, google search results, forum conversations and word of mouth. We may have missed some of them but we will include them as we continuously update this page.
So can you tell which Platform has real Psychics?
Our review was not focused on determining if the Psychics truly were Psychics and had the powers they claimed to have. This is not a scientific experiment. This review assumes that Psychics can be helpful to people who believe in them and we try to find a Psychic platform that is most helpful and safe.
Are you affiliated with these Psychic Platforms?
We are not directly partnered with or sponsored by any specific platform or psychic. All of our reviews are conducted independently, with a focus on the quality of readings, platform transparency, advisor credibility, user experience, and overall value for money. We also consider factors that may affect emotional well-being, ensuring that the services recommended are responsible and respectful.
Some of the links on our site are affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you make a purchase through them — at no extra cost to you.
I want you to test/review a psychic/medium/psychic platform. Can you help?
Please contact us. We can’t guarantee anything but we will try our best.
Why do you rate all this platform so low?
Our ratings are based on a strict criteria where both a Skeptic and a Believer come together to review. As such, even a Psychic scores highly for the participant, a Skeptic can see through cold reading/Barnum effect and pull their ratings down simply because it removes their claim to have real psychic powers.
Don’t let this discourage you though. Some psychics probably do have real gifts and you are most likely to find them on the platforms rated highest in our review.
Are Psychics Powers or Mediums Real?
There is no scientific evidence to prove Psychic powers or paranormal powers exist. Several scientists have tried to prove it and failed. One fine gentleman even offered a $1 million reward for anyone who can prove it, but the reward remained unclaimed and was discontinued in 2015. The psychic community calls the test too rigid and unrealistic – a claim which does hold some ground. After all, psychics tend to work with “energies” and “chakras”, which are very personal and their readings often don’t come true in literal ways, but what Carl Jung called Synchronicity.
But, just because science denies it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. I have personally felt really connected with the spirits after a psychic reading. And I have had experiences that are simply not possible to explain through the science lens. And there are millions of people like me who believe in Psychics the same way I do. It’s because for us, Psychics are real based on our life experience. The same way God is.
Why did you include a Skeptic as an analyzer?
Kevin, the owner of this website and one of the analyzer, is a skeptic. But he is not the type of skeptic who believes “all psychics are scammers and everyone should stay away from them.” He is open minded and he believes Psychic readings can be helpful for people and they have a place in this world. So his involvement and feedback is valuable while also bringing in a bit of healthy skepticism.
Besides, he runs this website. He won’t allow me to post this without his approval and his involvement in the process.
Review Criteria in detail –
This is our review criteria explained in detail.
1. Safety
This is our top most priority since people who usually look for a Psychic reading are going through mental duress and are vulnerable. So even though some Psychics can be very helpful and enlightening, others can use this vulnerable state to their advantage.
We measured safety by analyzing the advice or predictions the Psychic gave. Kevin and I listen to the reading and the feedback provided by the participant and determine if it’s safe advice.
For example, a common question participants have is “Will my ex come back” which a malicious Psychic could use to their advantage by saying something like, “I do see your ex wants to come back, but there is a “curse/energy/block” stopping them. You can do this to make them back.” and then proceed to sell them more services.
Thankfully, we did not find such Psychics in any of the major platform that we reviewed but we have heard stories of them and we try to highlight such con artists as well so people can stay away from them.
2. Reading Accuracy
Psychics claim to feel things or see things that tell them about you. Most Psychics call it energy. While skeptics just call it cold reading/ hot reading or Barnum effect. Thankfully, we had both a skeptic and a believer as an analyzer.
Kevin and I both discussed what the Psychic said about the participant in their reading. And we correlated it with the participant’s feedback about how accurate they felt their reading was.
We factor both the participant’s feeling and the whether the reading could be cold reading/hot reading / barnum effect.
For most of our analysis, the reading could be explained by cold reding/hot reading or the barnum effect. But we still give them points for making the participant believe in their reading as that is a part of the whole Psychic reading experience.
3. Prediction Accuracy
If the psychics made any claim about the future, we follow up with our participants if those claims come true.
We also factor in how general the claim is vs how specific it is. For example, “you will come across good fortune in the next two years” is quite general. Whereas, “You will meet a balding man in New Orleans in December who will be your soulmate.” is quite specific.
As of now, none of the prediction has come true mainly because not enough time has passed since the reading. We will update our review as some claims do or do not come true.
4. Clarity and Guidance
We turn to Psychics when need some clarity in life. And a good Psychic reading can certainly provide clarity. For this criteria, we only referred to the feedback provided by our participants on how much clarity they got from the Psychic session. Some of them were life changing while others were just mediocre.
5. Spiritual Connection
A good Psychic can make you feel connected with your loved ones or the spirits. For me personally, when that Psychic spoke about my grandmother guiding me, it really made me feel connected to her and made me feel like my Nana is still looking out for me.
Whether or not their is an afterlife is not the question here. We leave those topics for scientists and skeptics. I felt connected to my grandmother after that Psychic reading knowing full well that there may not be an afterlife. I chose to believe in it and believe in my Nana looking after me.
So for this criteria, we solely relied on the feedback from our participants and whether or not they felt connected with spirits, the energy of the universe or their loved ones.
6. Platform Rating
This criteria covers stuff like,
- How easy was the platform to use?
- How easy was it to find a Psychic?
- How transparent was the platform in terms of pricing?
- How trustworthy did the platform look?
All these things are pretty basic stuff and easy to review. We found most platforms to be easy to use while some had issues with pricing transparency.
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