Aetna Therapists in Lemon Grove, CA
![Photo of Cheryll Gilbert, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c7624d0-fa10-45bd-aa82-3c50b4a7b57f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome, my name is Cheryll, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in a holistic and integrative approach. I like to emphasize authenticity, finding purpose in one’s life and finding meaning in one’s struggles. I incorporate evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy, as well as other treatments that best fits the client’s background, culture, and needs. I am passionate about you and supporting you to reach your goals. We will work collaboratively to explore the struggles you are facing and finding solutions to achieve your goal toward a happier and healthier you.
Welcome, my name is Cheryll, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in a holistic and integrative approach. I like to emphasize authenticity, finding purpose in one’s life and finding meaning in one’s struggles. I incorporate evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy, as well as other treatments that best fits the client’s background, culture, and needs. I am passionate about you and supporting you to reach your goals. We will work collaboratively to explore the struggles you are facing and finding solutions to achieve your goal toward a happier and healthier you.
![Photo of M. Gene Ondrusek, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bbf2c77-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
After 35 years in the San Diego area, I feel particularly well suited to working with clients with a variety of "problems in living." Managing stress, lifestyle balance, coping with relationship issues, and workplace difficulties affect us all, and having professional support and input is now not only acceptable, but crucial. And, research has shown that of all the factors that are key in predicting a positive outcome in any form of therapy, the quality of the relationship with your therapist is the most important. And that is my focus!
After 35 years in the San Diego area, I feel particularly well suited to working with clients with a variety of "problems in living." Managing stress, lifestyle balance, coping with relationship issues, and workplace difficulties affect us all, and having professional support and input is now not only acceptable, but crucial. And, research has shown that of all the factors that are key in predicting a positive outcome in any form of therapy, the quality of the relationship with your therapist is the most important. And that is my focus!
![Photo of Vanja Gale, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d8df3a9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have a general practice, in which I treat a variety of clients with many different challenges. I help my clients overcome their struggles, by finding better ways of coping and adjusting to these challenges. I can help clients make changes within themselves and with their relationships with others. There is always hope for change.
I have a general practice, in which I treat a variety of clients with many different challenges. I help my clients overcome their struggles, by finding better ways of coping and adjusting to these challenges. I can help clients make changes within themselves and with their relationships with others. There is always hope for change.
![Photo of Bapsi Slali, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b9a7c8f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Having been in practice as a clinical psychologist for over 40 years in the San Diego community, I offer my clients the experience and wisdom that has been gathered over time. My personal belief is that each individual has a unique perspective that must be understood, and that every individual has the strength and ability to successfully address and resolve troubling issues.
Having been in practice as a clinical psychologist for over 40 years in the San Diego community, I offer my clients the experience and wisdom that has been gathered over time. My personal belief is that each individual has a unique perspective that must be understood, and that every individual has the strength and ability to successfully address and resolve troubling issues.
![Photo of Jean Campbell, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c0cf267-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy usually begins with taking stock of one's current situation in life, and figuring out the best way to move forward. I have been helping adults and children with difficult life situations and transitions for almost 30 years. My intent is to be understanding; to listen and to hear but also provide feedback, in an environment you can count on as confidential and safe. I work with children, adults, and families.
Therapy usually begins with taking stock of one's current situation in life, and figuring out the best way to move forward. I have been helping adults and children with difficult life situations and transitions for almost 30 years. My intent is to be understanding; to listen and to hear but also provide feedback, in an environment you can count on as confidential and safe. I work with children, adults, and families.
![Photo of Kate Bennett, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d2bbf47-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Kate Bennett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (Online Only)
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
![Photo of Ain Roost, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b979249-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Seeking therapy is one of your most important decisions. Therapy can have enormous life-altering consequences. As you stand at the crossroads of your future, finding the right therapist will be vital to the success of your journey. Therapy works best when you can safely share your deepest concerns and feel truly heard. Feeling that you are in capable hands and can trust the feedback and suggestions you are given will allow you to try out new ways of being in the world.
Seeking therapy is one of your most important decisions. Therapy can have enormous life-altering consequences. As you stand at the crossroads of your future, finding the right therapist will be vital to the success of your journey. Therapy works best when you can safely share your deepest concerns and feel truly heard. Feeling that you are in capable hands and can trust the feedback and suggestions you are given will allow you to try out new ways of being in the world.
![Photo of Robin M Grossman, LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bd20a185-eddc-464c-bcc9-259290e75ada/1/320x400.jpeg)
You may be dealing with feelings of low self-esteem, depression or anxiety. You may find yourself repeating unwanted patterns in your work, relationships, or other aspects of your life. Perhaps you are struggling within your current intimate relationship, or are having difficulty finding a satisfying relationship.
You may be dealing with feelings of low self-esteem, depression or anxiety. You may find yourself repeating unwanted patterns in your work, relationships, or other aspects of your life. Perhaps you are struggling within your current intimate relationship, or are having difficulty finding a satisfying relationship.
![Photo of Cara Silva, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4988bfa8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.
![Photo of Myles Childs, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cea8dec0-cc6b-4847-a2ed-215696bb7c31/3/320x400.jpeg)
Myles Childs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Waitlist for new clients
Reaching out for help? In a time of need, it can be overwhelming. I want to commend you for acknowledging that you would like some support. Through individual, couple, family, group, and other relational therapy, I provide emotional and mental support to help my clients gain, regain, and maintain a healthy life. As a therapist of color, I'm intentional about creating a safe space where diversity and cultural differences are respected and valued. I'm passionate about my clients’ wellness and aim to provide clients with space and time to be their most authentic and unapologetic selves without fear of judgment.
Reaching out for help? In a time of need, it can be overwhelming. I want to commend you for acknowledging that you would like some support. Through individual, couple, family, group, and other relational therapy, I provide emotional and mental support to help my clients gain, regain, and maintain a healthy life. As a therapist of color, I'm intentional about creating a safe space where diversity and cultural differences are respected and valued. I'm passionate about my clients’ wellness and aim to provide clients with space and time to be their most authentic and unapologetic selves without fear of judgment.
More Therapists Nearby
![Photo of Debra Dupree, PsyD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4041116d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
Debra Dupree
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942 (Online Only)
Today’s world is challenged in many ways. And, challenges come from many directions. Family disruptions, parent-child conflicts, difficult co-workers, supervisors who don't know how to lead people, and managers who put their own interests or the financial needs of the organization first before their people. This kind of behavior can result in strained relationships, distracted attention, tense interactions, increased absenteeism, and much more. It can come at the hands of people low in 'emotional intelligence' like bullies, micro-managers, and disengaged leaders. Is this your life, family or work? It's time to do something.
Today’s world is challenged in many ways. And, challenges come from many directions. Family disruptions, parent-child conflicts, difficult co-workers, supervisors who don't know how to lead people, and managers who put their own interests or the financial needs of the organization first before their people. This kind of behavior can result in strained relationships, distracted attention, tense interactions, increased absenteeism, and much more. It can come at the hands of people low in 'emotional intelligence' like bullies, micro-managers, and disengaged leaders. Is this your life, family or work? It's time to do something.
![Photo of Janine Ochoa, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6b16f542-c36c-43c9-8fc1-d97d4adc29df/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Janine Ochoa, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked with adolescents in foster care, as well as currently working with adults in substance counseling, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, just to name a few. I have used many approaches, however, have enhanced my skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based therapy, to assist my clients in learning coping skills and enhancing their own self-determination. I have seen how the approach I utilize has helped adolescents and adults who have been enduring challenges with belonging and self-acceptance.
My name is Janine Ochoa, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked with adolescents in foster care, as well as currently working with adults in substance counseling, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, just to name a few. I have used many approaches, however, have enhanced my skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based therapy, to assist my clients in learning coping skills and enhancing their own self-determination. I have seen how the approach I utilize has helped adolescents and adults who have been enduring challenges with belonging and self-acceptance.
![Photo of Julie M Hayden, MRS, MACP, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/61accbe0-5275-4eb1-bfe8-54cd25149585/2/320x400.jpeg)
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
![Photo of David L Hobby, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9147af5d-a0ae-47e1-bffb-d759e3527abc/3/320x400.jpeg)
David L Hobby
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Dr. David Hobby and I'm a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist.
Hello! My name is Dr. David Hobby and I'm a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist.
![Photo of Kerri Gavin, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/da1709c5-a70f-42ed-85a7-9db4fe544980/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kerri Gavin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92114 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Kerri! I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I specialize in working with those with intellectual disabilities. I am compassionate, understanding, and able to meet them where they are. I like to work with the elderly with mental health challenges and those who need someone compassionate, interested in them, and able to make valuable suggestions. I work to provide coping skills, stress relief, trauma work, and medication referrals if needed. I use the Recovery Model, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and person-centered modalities.
Hi there, I'm Kerri! I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I specialize in working with those with intellectual disabilities. I am compassionate, understanding, and able to meet them where they are. I like to work with the elderly with mental health challenges and those who need someone compassionate, interested in them, and able to make valuable suggestions. I work to provide coping skills, stress relief, trauma work, and medication referrals if needed. I use the Recovery Model, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and person-centered modalities.
![Photo of Karen Torres Gonzalez, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f5af4c2-bce9-409d-b623-7baff0d37525/1/320x400.jpeg)
Goal setting is critical in the therapy process. I collaboratively create goals with my clients, because I am working with them to achieve these goals. If a client has several difficulties and feels overwhelmed by their goals, then I will help them to identify an overarching goal or a goal to target, that we can work on together.
Goal setting is critical in the therapy process. I collaboratively create goals with my clients, because I am working with them to achieve these goals. If a client has several difficulties and feels overwhelmed by their goals, then I will help them to identify an overarching goal or a goal to target, that we can work on together.
![Photo of Ryan Tran, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1fe3c2f5-39fe-4f38-a542-1def2e93f8f8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! My name is Ryan Tran I am a licensed marriage and family therapist located in California. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort. My specialization includes working with children, adults, males, and couples. My goal is to help my clients develop a healthy perception of themselves, strengthen the relationships around them, and ultimately live a more fulfilling life. As an Asian American male therapist, it is also important to me to be culturally competent and provide a safe and supportive space for my male clients and clients of color.
Hello! My name is Ryan Tran I am a licensed marriage and family therapist located in California. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort. My specialization includes working with children, adults, males, and couples. My goal is to help my clients develop a healthy perception of themselves, strengthen the relationships around them, and ultimately live a more fulfilling life. As an Asian American male therapist, it is also important to me to be culturally competent and provide a safe and supportive space for my male clients and clients of color.
![Photo of Sharon Meins, MA, APCC, #10828, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0c223e82-90fc-4e06-8631-823342dd706e/3/320x400.jpeg)
The relationship roller coaster ride is a ride none of us enjoy. If your relationship is filled with tension, distress, or conflict it can leave you feeling alone, overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. In fact, there are few things in life more painful than an important relationship that is stuck in a negative pattern of disconnection. You need someone who can help you find your way from the pain of disconnection to the safety and comfort of security, closeness, and connection. That person needs to understand you and be warm, compassionate, and relational.
The relationship roller coaster ride is a ride none of us enjoy. If your relationship is filled with tension, distress, or conflict it can leave you feeling alone, overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. In fact, there are few things in life more painful than an important relationship that is stuck in a negative pattern of disconnection. You need someone who can help you find your way from the pain of disconnection to the safety and comfort of security, closeness, and connection. That person needs to understand you and be warm, compassionate, and relational.
See more therapy options for Lemon Grove
Nearby Aetna Therapists Searches for Lemon Grove
- Bonita
- Chula Vista
- Coronado
- El Cajon
- Imperial Beach
- La Mesa
- Lakeside
- National City
- San Diego
- San Ysidro
- Santee
- Spring Valley
Aetna Therapists
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