BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Sacramento, CA
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Foresight Mental Health California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
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I am motivated to help individuals and families build healthier relationships with themselves and the people around them. Being open and vulnerable with someone new can be very scary! My goal is to create a meaningful relationship with my clients by providing support, respect, and a safe environment to help build confidence, compassion, and resilience. I support clients who experience anxiety, depression, past trauma, non-traditional relationships, and neurodivergence. I also support families who are struggling with parent-child conflicts, LGBTQ+ youth and how to support them, and young children with behavior problems.
I am motivated to help individuals and families build healthier relationships with themselves and the people around them. Being open and vulnerable with someone new can be very scary! My goal is to create a meaningful relationship with my clients by providing support, respect, and a safe environment to help build confidence, compassion, and resilience. I support clients who experience anxiety, depression, past trauma, non-traditional relationships, and neurodivergence. I also support families who are struggling with parent-child conflicts, LGBTQ+ youth and how to support them, and young children with behavior problems.
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Kimberlie Flowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814 (Online Only)
As a warm and engaging therapist filled with wonder and vitality, I help transform struggles into enlightened and empowered change. With over 38 years in: private practice; residential, dual diagnosis, head trauma treatment programs; agencies (WEAVE, Families First, Yolo Community Care Continuum, NeuroCare, UCDMC Psychiatry Department, Asian Pacific Community Counseling); schools (Associate Professor-Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento). I currently serve as Trauma Response/CISM clinician, Corporate Wellness Presenter, Apple Wellness Center, Mental Tuffness Sports, Board Member of CAMFT-Sacramento Valley Chapter.
As a warm and engaging therapist filled with wonder and vitality, I help transform struggles into enlightened and empowered change. With over 38 years in: private practice; residential, dual diagnosis, head trauma treatment programs; agencies (WEAVE, Families First, Yolo Community Care Continuum, NeuroCare, UCDMC Psychiatry Department, Asian Pacific Community Counseling); schools (Associate Professor-Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento). I currently serve as Trauma Response/CISM clinician, Corporate Wellness Presenter, Apple Wellness Center, Mental Tuffness Sports, Board Member of CAMFT-Sacramento Valley Chapter.
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Anita Shadduck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
Showing up for therapy takes courage and vulnerability. I take a Strengths-Based, collaborative, and culturally-humble approach to my therapeutic process. Together we will uncover your innate resilience and resolve. We will establish realistic goals and an individualized road map to reach them. I am committed to taking a holistic view of the human person; a perspective that includes one’s environment, influencing systems, culture, values, history, and beliefs. Empowering each individual that seeks therapy is my goal and you can expect a warm and empathic therapeutic style as we take this journey together.
Showing up for therapy takes courage and vulnerability. I take a Strengths-Based, collaborative, and culturally-humble approach to my therapeutic process. Together we will uncover your innate resilience and resolve. We will establish realistic goals and an individualized road map to reach them. I am committed to taking a holistic view of the human person; a perspective that includes one’s environment, influencing systems, culture, values, history, and beliefs. Empowering each individual that seeks therapy is my goal and you can expect a warm and empathic therapeutic style as we take this journey together.
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My guiding principle is to facilitate clients in attaining psychological well-being through personalized intervention strategies. This involves working closely with a select number of clients and providing treatment modalities that are adaptable to their demanding schedules. I advocate for clients to utilize their life experiences and individual strengths as tools for introspection, enabling them to address their challenges more effectively. Through this process, clients acquire novel skills and alternative perspectives, empowering them to overcome obstacles in their lives.
My guiding principle is to facilitate clients in attaining psychological well-being through personalized intervention strategies. This involves working closely with a select number of clients and providing treatment modalities that are adaptable to their demanding schedules. I advocate for clients to utilize their life experiences and individual strengths as tools for introspection, enabling them to address their challenges more effectively. Through this process, clients acquire novel skills and alternative perspectives, empowering them to overcome obstacles in their lives.
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Hi my name is Colleen Krinard, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker psychotherapist. My approach to therapy is one of partnering with you on your learning wellness journey. My goal is to meet you in your learning style and support you in making meaning out of what is unfolding in your life, to learn and practice skills and tools together, and assist you to form a deeper connection with yourself. My primary focus is working with adult women's issues including anxiety, depression, empowerment, codependency and trauma, with a sensitivity for how these are playing out in your everyday life experiences.
Hi my name is Colleen Krinard, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker psychotherapist. My approach to therapy is one of partnering with you on your learning wellness journey. My goal is to meet you in your learning style and support you in making meaning out of what is unfolding in your life, to learn and practice skills and tools together, and assist you to form a deeper connection with yourself. My primary focus is working with adult women's issues including anxiety, depression, empowerment, codependency and trauma, with a sensitivity for how these are playing out in your everyday life experiences.
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I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with addiction and mental health, utilizing a variety of counseling approaches. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is relationship-focused and Strength-Based with a healthy dose of humor. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment for my clients to thrive.
I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with addiction and mental health, utilizing a variety of counseling approaches. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is relationship-focused and Strength-Based with a healthy dose of humor. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment for my clients to thrive.
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I am motivated to work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief; feelings of being overwhelmed, sadness, frustration and loneliness. I work with clients who just feel stuck. I meet my clients where they are to collaborate on their wellness needs to meet their goals. I believe that we all have the capacity to become the best versions of ourselves within our families, relationships and community.
I am motivated to work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief; feelings of being overwhelmed, sadness, frustration and loneliness. I work with clients who just feel stuck. I meet my clients where they are to collaborate on their wellness needs to meet their goals. I believe that we all have the capacity to become the best versions of ourselves within our families, relationships and community.
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I am humbled as I grow both personally and professionally while learning the depth of the human condition. We are all going through something. I enjoy treating couples and adult individuals that are wanting to deepen their inner awareness and have an expressed desire to connect further within their intimate relationships. The couple relationship, the way in which we emotionally connect, express ourselves, and grow, is one of the hardest but most rewarding things someone can commit to. Being vulnerable enough to allow both yourself and others to love you is hard, but also the birthplace of fulfillment, compassion, and empathy.
I am humbled as I grow both personally and professionally while learning the depth of the human condition. We are all going through something. I enjoy treating couples and adult individuals that are wanting to deepen their inner awareness and have an expressed desire to connect further within their intimate relationships. The couple relationship, the way in which we emotionally connect, express ourselves, and grow, is one of the hardest but most rewarding things someone can commit to. Being vulnerable enough to allow both yourself and others to love you is hard, but also the birthplace of fulfillment, compassion, and empathy.
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Welcome! My name is Cindy-my pronouns are she/her/hers. My name is Cindy Reyes and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients via telehealth. I utilize several therapeutic modalities ranging from; interpersonal psychotherapy, crisis-oriented therapy, client-centered, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Most often I work with adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
Welcome! My name is Cindy-my pronouns are she/her/hers. My name is Cindy Reyes and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients via telehealth. I utilize several therapeutic modalities ranging from; interpersonal psychotherapy, crisis-oriented therapy, client-centered, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Most often I work with adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
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Heather Waddle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95820 (Online Only)
Welcome! Starting on a healing journey in therapy can be intimidating, but I'm here to make your experience a positive one. Using empathy and going at your pace is my goal. I have experience working with adults with a variety of symptoms. I have a passion working with depression, trauma, anxiety, gender dysphoria, formerly incarcerated, and substance misuse. I am competent in Narrative, CBT, DBT, restorative justice, and trauma focused approaches. I also have experience working with first responders including correctional staff. In addition, I have specialized training working with gender dysphoria and gender affirming assessments.
Welcome! Starting on a healing journey in therapy can be intimidating, but I'm here to make your experience a positive one. Using empathy and going at your pace is my goal. I have experience working with adults with a variety of symptoms. I have a passion working with depression, trauma, anxiety, gender dysphoria, formerly incarcerated, and substance misuse. I am competent in Narrative, CBT, DBT, restorative justice, and trauma focused approaches. I also have experience working with first responders including correctional staff. In addition, I have specialized training working with gender dysphoria and gender affirming assessments.
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Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
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My name is Matthew Gahagan, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I am located in the East Bay Area; CA and I serve clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and stress. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and solutions-focused approaches to help my clients reach their goals.
My name is Matthew Gahagan, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I am located in the East Bay Area; CA and I serve clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and stress. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and solutions-focused approaches to help my clients reach their goals.
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Candace Henrikson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a therapeutic experience that aligns with core values. I am passionate about working with teens, adult individuals and families who are motivated to address pain that may be dictating their lives and sense of self. I want to help you work through that pain together to reveal strengths, values and inner wisdom that can empower you to feel that your best self is dictating your life instead of the problem saturated one.
I offer a therapeutic experience that aligns with core values. I am passionate about working with teens, adult individuals and families who are motivated to address pain that may be dictating their lives and sense of self. I want to help you work through that pain together to reveal strengths, values and inner wisdom that can empower you to feel that your best self is dictating your life instead of the problem saturated one.
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Erika Rose Nnaji
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
As a clinical therapist with more than five years of working with individuals and families, I have learned that the most important part of a therapeutic relationship is trust and compassion. I am passionate about working with individuals to reach their goals and full potential. I believe you are the expert in your life, and it is my role to provide support through various life changes to promote growth. Through collaboration, we can achieve great outcomes as we work to identify underlying core causes beyond presenting symptoms.
As a clinical therapist with more than five years of working with individuals and families, I have learned that the most important part of a therapeutic relationship is trust and compassion. I am passionate about working with individuals to reach their goals and full potential. I believe you are the expert in your life, and it is my role to provide support through various life changes to promote growth. Through collaboration, we can achieve great outcomes as we work to identify underlying core causes beyond presenting symptoms.
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Jennifer Lee Flood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
An ideal client would be someone who is empathetic toward others and compassionate toward themselves and is open, coachable, and capable of accepting feedback. The process of therapy takes time and energy so having someone start the process of therapy with an open mind and a willingness to put in the work to see the process through is also helpful. Jennifer also offers clinical supervision to pre-licensed therapists (ASW, AMFT, APCC). In addition to therapy and supervision, she provides consulting to therapists seeking to start or grow their private practice. She's also passionate in counseling other mental health providers.
An ideal client would be someone who is empathetic toward others and compassionate toward themselves and is open, coachable, and capable of accepting feedback. The process of therapy takes time and energy so having someone start the process of therapy with an open mind and a willingness to put in the work to see the process through is also helpful. Jennifer also offers clinical supervision to pre-licensed therapists (ASW, AMFT, APCC). In addition to therapy and supervision, she provides consulting to therapists seeking to start or grow their private practice. She's also passionate in counseling other mental health providers.
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Madison Ale Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Hi there, I am currently booking for March & April of 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
Hi there, I am currently booking for March & April of 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
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Allow me to be your guide as we work together to identify and harness your strengths, empowering you to achieve your personal, professional and relationship goals. Heal old wounds while you cultivate self compassion and create lasting change. I utilize an eclectic approach drawing from strength based, mindfulness based cognitive, solutions focused brief , and gottman couples therapies and have over 30 years experience working with individuals, couples and groups .
Allow me to be your guide as we work together to identify and harness your strengths, empowering you to achieve your personal, professional and relationship goals. Heal old wounds while you cultivate self compassion and create lasting change. I utilize an eclectic approach drawing from strength based, mindfulness based cognitive, solutions focused brief , and gottman couples therapies and have over 30 years experience working with individuals, couples and groups .
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We are all an incredible kaleidoscope of identities we hold, experiences we've had, people we love & things we believe. There is no one right way to be, but there is an incredible release that comes with accepting yourself exactly the way you are. Therapy with me is not the cookie-cutter experience you may have had in the past. In this room, I show up in a real and authentic way to help you do the work of uncovering what makes you feel whole. My clients look to me as someone to help them debunk the lies they believe about themselves, rewrite their stories, find hope in the midst of loss & discover a new perspective.
We are all an incredible kaleidoscope of identities we hold, experiences we've had, people we love & things we believe. There is no one right way to be, but there is an incredible release that comes with accepting yourself exactly the way you are. Therapy with me is not the cookie-cutter experience you may have had in the past. In this room, I show up in a real and authentic way to help you do the work of uncovering what makes you feel whole. My clients look to me as someone to help them debunk the lies they believe about themselves, rewrite their stories, find hope in the midst of loss & discover a new perspective.
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Roshni Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I have been providing and managing behavioral health care services in the Sacramento Metropolitan area since 2000. I am a professionally trained therapist whose goal is to help individuals, couples, and families face their emotional issues with courage and strength while learning to grow and change in a motivating and safe environment. I use multiple treatment modalities which draw upon the personal strengths of my clientele. In addition to English, I speak Gujarati and Hindi, and am comfortable working with people from many cultured and backgrounds.
I have been providing and managing behavioral health care services in the Sacramento Metropolitan area since 2000. I am a professionally trained therapist whose goal is to help individuals, couples, and families face their emotional issues with courage and strength while learning to grow and change in a motivating and safe environment. I use multiple treatment modalities which draw upon the personal strengths of my clientele. In addition to English, I speak Gujarati and Hindi, and am comfortable working with people from many cultured and backgrounds.
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BlueCross BlueShield 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 benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy