Carelon Behavioral Health Therapists in Benicia, CA
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Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
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Susan E Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510 (Online Only)
I find that people come to therapy when they are having difficulties in their lives such as job stress, problems with their teen or adult child, caregiver stress, sexual and communication concerns, coping with illness, disability and/ or chronic pain, and grief. Depression and anxiety are often natural outcomes of struggling with these issues.
I find that people come to therapy when they are having difficulties in their lives such as job stress, problems with their teen or adult child, caregiver stress, sexual and communication concerns, coping with illness, disability and/ or chronic pain, and grief. Depression and anxiety are often natural outcomes of struggling with these issues.
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I can provide help to resolve trauma that you have experienced. I treat trauma with EMDR, and now the newest treatment, Flash Technique therapy. Flash can resolve trauma without going through the details of the events! Call me to learn more about this.
I can provide help to resolve trauma that you have experienced. I treat trauma with EMDR, and now the newest treatment, Flash Technique therapy. Flash can resolve trauma without going through the details of the events! Call me to learn more about this.
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Evelyn Polk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In private practice for 31 years, Evelyn aka "Ms.E" or "The Heart Lady" takes delight with an open ear and heart in helping you to discover the answers within; and fuel your passion to live and fulfill your life purpose! Her motto is "Heal your heart and follow it!" She has worked in the field of human services, in general, for more than 35 years with experience in Social Work, Residential & Day Tx, Sexual and Substance Abuse and Outpatient Mental Health Programs. She also has functioned as Founder/Director of a non-profit organization providing services to adoptive/foster youth and families.
In private practice for 31 years, Evelyn aka "Ms.E" or "The Heart Lady" takes delight with an open ear and heart in helping you to discover the answers within; and fuel your passion to live and fulfill your life purpose! Her motto is "Heal your heart and follow it!" She has worked in the field of human services, in general, for more than 35 years with experience in Social Work, Residential & Day Tx, Sexual and Substance Abuse and Outpatient Mental Health Programs. She also has functioned as Founder/Director of a non-profit organization providing services to adoptive/foster youth and families.
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My specialty is Domestic Violence -child abuse/sexual assault. I have been working with VOC from the DA's office for over 10 years providing services to both men and women/children in crises situations. I work with CCC Superior Court, Family and Criminal to help individuals seek visitations with their children after an arrest or involvement with CFS. I also perform as a 730 expert. I provide couples therapy, reunification therapy. I see teens who are having trouble in school and at home. I work with whole families to teach communication tools and implement behavior modification tools. I am a systems therapist.
My specialty is Domestic Violence -child abuse/sexual assault. I have been working with VOC from the DA's office for over 10 years providing services to both men and women/children in crises situations. I work with CCC Superior Court, Family and Criminal to help individuals seek visitations with their children after an arrest or involvement with CFS. I also perform as a 730 expert. I provide couples therapy, reunification therapy. I see teens who are having trouble in school and at home. I work with whole families to teach communication tools and implement behavior modification tools. I am a systems therapist.
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MJ Klimenko, MFT, LPCC, CHT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
If you're "sick and tired of being sick and tired," feel empty, lonely, sad, wonder who you are, where you're going or other issues, I can help you as a teletherapist. Supportive psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and life coach, talking with you, not at you, respecting your inner wisdom and the choices you make. No problem is too big or too small. In private practice since 1990.There are no judgments just solutions. Learn who you are not who you're supposed to be. For twenty-six years I've been working with individuals, couples, relationship issues: finding one, changing one, saving one.
If you're "sick and tired of being sick and tired," feel empty, lonely, sad, wonder who you are, where you're going or other issues, I can help you as a teletherapist. Supportive psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and life coach, talking with you, not at you, respecting your inner wisdom and the choices you make. No problem is too big or too small. In private practice since 1990.There are no judgments just solutions. Learn who you are not who you're supposed to be. For twenty-six years I've been working with individuals, couples, relationship issues: finding one, changing one, saving one.
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Psychotherapist: Dian Allen, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Your ease, your vitality, your happiness, your well-being - your joy within yourself and within your relationships - are available to you, within you. Life presents challenges, obstacles, and suffering also, through which we take to heart and mind and we grow. Therapy is a journey of self and life understanding. We take this journey of growth and self-and-other understanding together to address the issues you choose, which may be creating current or chronic distress in your life. Hidden in your biggest problems may be your most vibrant gifts.
Your ease, your vitality, your happiness, your well-being - your joy within yourself and within your relationships - are available to you, within you. Life presents challenges, obstacles, and suffering also, through which we take to heart and mind and we grow. Therapy is a journey of self and life understanding. We take this journey of growth and self-and-other understanding together to address the issues you choose, which may be creating current or chronic distress in your life. Hidden in your biggest problems may be your most vibrant gifts.
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Anne T. Klein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Not accepting new clients
To fix a problem you first need to know what the problem is, and self-awareness is key in this process. You are looking for a therapist either because you have found the courage to take a closer look at yourself, or you are looking for help in finding that courage. I will be by your side as you examine whatever stumbling blocks are interfering with your journey at the moment. Together we will look at your structures, beliefs, stories and habits. Are they serving you or are they getting in the way of your growth, relationships and life experience?
To fix a problem you first need to know what the problem is, and self-awareness is key in this process. You are looking for a therapist either because you have found the courage to take a closer look at yourself, or you are looking for help in finding that courage. I will be by your side as you examine whatever stumbling blocks are interfering with your journey at the moment. Together we will look at your structures, beliefs, stories and habits. Are they serving you or are they getting in the way of your growth, relationships and life experience?
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Dr. Lawrence. M. Tunis, Ed.D, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
I'M A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST in private practice in Fairfield and San Anselmo, CA where I work with adults, couples and children for self-esteem problems, anger, depression, grief, anxiety, impulsivity and PTSD symptoms. I also have a specialty in gender identity issues and the dysphoric feelings, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and other issues that often accompany these conditions. My style blends real life experience, knowledge, humor and compassion. My approach includes relational, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral styles, offering a flexible, responsive, non-authoritarian and empathetic quality.
I'M A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST in private practice in Fairfield and San Anselmo, CA where I work with adults, couples and children for self-esteem problems, anger, depression, grief, anxiety, impulsivity and PTSD symptoms. I also have a specialty in gender identity issues and the dysphoric feelings, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and other issues that often accompany these conditions. My style blends real life experience, knowledge, humor and compassion. My approach includes relational, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral styles, offering a flexible, responsive, non-authoritarian and empathetic quality.
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Alexandria Moss
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94590 (Online Only)
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Do you have a daughter who needs help? Difficulties in life can cause crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding who you are and what you stand for. If you are interested in straightening you path, gaining clarity and building faith, please consider reaching out. I am an experienced therapist helping children/adolescents and adults with challenging life issues. I got my start in the helping field as a therapist for veterans and their dependents.
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Do you have a daughter who needs help? Difficulties in life can cause crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding who you are and what you stand for. If you are interested in straightening you path, gaining clarity and building faith, please consider reaching out. I am an experienced therapist helping children/adolescents and adults with challenging life issues. I got my start in the helping field as a therapist for veterans and their dependents.
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Jones Urban Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94589 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I believe in working with clients to improve their emotional and mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I believe therapy involves helping clients explore how social environments impacts mental health and exploring how thoughts/what one believes influences behavior and how one feels about themselves.
As a therapist, I believe in working with clients to improve their emotional and mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I believe therapy involves helping clients explore how social environments impacts mental health and exploring how thoughts/what one believes influences behavior and how one feels about themselves.
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Kandi Lopez
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94590 (Online Only)
Espanol marca a 5592063048 Are you a young woman or an adult woman struggling to cope with life's challenges? Are you looking for help for your daughter? Difficulties in life can lead to crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a lack of faith and hope, and uncertainty about your identity and values. If you are interested in finding direction, gaining clarity and strengthening your faith, please consider reaching out.
Espanol marca a 5592063048 Are you a young woman or an adult woman struggling to cope with life's challenges? Are you looking for help for your daughter? Difficulties in life can lead to crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a lack of faith and hope, and uncertainty about your identity and values. If you are interested in finding direction, gaining clarity and strengthening your faith, please consider reaching out.
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Frankie Morris-Dadzie, LCSW Counseling & Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94589 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Frankie. I am from the San Francisco Bay Area. I've been a therapist and social worker for many years, working with a vast cross-section of society. My experience has been primarily focused on working with families dealing with domestic violence and child abuse.
Hello, I am Frankie. I am from the San Francisco Bay Area. I've been a therapist and social worker for many years, working with a vast cross-section of society. My experience has been primarily focused on working with families dealing with domestic violence and child abuse.
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With a sincere interest in understanding your situation, I engage actively and compassionately in creating a constructive, healing format to support the best possible outcome for you.
With a sincere interest in understanding your situation, I engage actively and compassionately in creating a constructive, healing format to support the best possible outcome for you.
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Attention** Please email for fastest response. You may be trying to make changes in your life. Perhaps your past is preventing you from achieving your goals or you are frustrated with failed attempts at happiness. And although you might be genuinely motivated to change, you simply do not know how. Congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey. I'm here to help you. **Email is my preferred method of communication**.
Attention** Please email for fastest response. You may be trying to make changes in your life. Perhaps your past is preventing you from achieving your goals or you are frustrated with failed attempts at happiness. And although you might be genuinely motivated to change, you simply do not know how. Congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey. I'm here to help you. **Email is my preferred method of communication**.
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Sometimes life is hard and you need a safe place to relieve your burdens, feel assured that you will not be judged and be accepted for who you are. Maybe you've been through a very disturbing experience that has altered your sense of trust and impacted your relationships. It could be that you are feeling sad, anxious or confused. In my experience pain can be used as a conduit to change in our lives as we obtain wisdom and re- connect with our inner strengths.
Sometimes life is hard and you need a safe place to relieve your burdens, feel assured that you will not be judged and be accepted for who you are. Maybe you've been through a very disturbing experience that has altered your sense of trust and impacted your relationships. It could be that you are feeling sad, anxious or confused. In my experience pain can be used as a conduit to change in our lives as we obtain wisdom and re- connect with our inner strengths.
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Tanya Gray-Dorsett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590 (Online Only)
Hi, formalities first! I am Tanya Gray-Dorsett, a Licensed Marriage, Child and Family Therapist with 7 years of post graduate experience providing therapeutic services to individuals needing mental health support, whether it be life-stressor related problems or more intense mental health concerns. These can include job stress, problems with life transitions, Anxiety and Anxiety disorders, depression, Bipolar, Personality Disorders, and Schizophrenic and Schizoaffective Disorders.
Hi, formalities first! I am Tanya Gray-Dorsett, a Licensed Marriage, Child and Family Therapist with 7 years of post graduate experience providing therapeutic services to individuals needing mental health support, whether it be life-stressor related problems or more intense mental health concerns. These can include job stress, problems with life transitions, Anxiety and Anxiety disorders, depression, Bipolar, Personality Disorders, and Schizophrenic and Schizoaffective Disorders.
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Portia Marie Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 16 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I utilize psychodynamic/solution focused/CBT/ trauma informed techniques. My work is influenced by my belief in social justice, and humanism. I will work with you through the difficulties of your life and support you in your journey to create the life you deserve.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 16 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I utilize psychodynamic/solution focused/CBT/ trauma informed techniques. My work is influenced by my belief in social justice, and humanism. I will work with you through the difficulties of your life and support you in your journey to create the life you deserve.
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As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Call me to provide extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Call me to provide extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life.
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"If you're going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can't be erased." -Maya Angelou. Being human is to experience loneliness, fear, shame, doubt, death, loss, and other emotions. I help people take charge of their lives making long-lasting changes. I will support you through a self-healing journey in a safe environment. I can help you find your own voice and path in life.
"If you're going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can't be erased." -Maya Angelou. Being human is to experience loneliness, fear, shame, doubt, death, loss, and other emotions. I help people take charge of their lives making long-lasting changes. I will support you through a self-healing journey in a safe environment. I can help you find your own voice and path in life.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy