Aetna Therapists in San Francisco, CA
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Denise Vite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
I believe that we all have a deep longing to feel heard and understood. Having the right therapist to guide you through the vulnerable process of sharing your story is an important step to finding the path to healing. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and centered on meeting your individual needs. Building a strong therapeutic alliance between therapist and client tends to facilitate greater change for a person. It is important to me to continually assess our fit and make sure I support you in a way that is helping you make positive changes in your life.
I believe that we all have a deep longing to feel heard and understood. Having the right therapist to guide you through the vulnerable process of sharing your story is an important step to finding the path to healing. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and centered on meeting your individual needs. Building a strong therapeutic alliance between therapist and client tends to facilitate greater change for a person. It is important to me to continually assess our fit and make sure I support you in a way that is helping you make positive changes in your life.
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My name is Cathy Alix, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Bernardino, CA. I have a total of 14 years of experience and have been licensed since September 2016. For the last several years I have worked with a forensic population providing individual therapy. I am a very person-centered psychotherapist. I enjoy allowing the patient to determine therapeutic content while I do my best to meet them at their point of need while helping them to formulate their goals.
My name is Cathy Alix, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Bernardino, CA. I have a total of 14 years of experience and have been licensed since September 2016. For the last several years I have worked with a forensic population providing individual therapy. I am a very person-centered psychotherapist. I enjoy allowing the patient to determine therapeutic content while I do my best to meet them at their point of need while helping them to formulate their goals.
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Shelly Messenger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
Welcome and congratulations for taking this first step on your journey to change and growth! My name is Shelly and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I became a Social Worker because I am passionate about helping people. I became a therapist because I believe in the healing power of conversation, allowing me the privilege to help people overcome obstacles to being joyful, healthy, and connected. I believe we all carry within us the resources we need to enjoy life in a realistic and authentic way.
Welcome and congratulations for taking this first step on your journey to change and growth! My name is Shelly and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I became a Social Worker because I am passionate about helping people. I became a therapist because I believe in the healing power of conversation, allowing me the privilege to help people overcome obstacles to being joyful, healthy, and connected. I believe we all carry within us the resources we need to enjoy life in a realistic and authentic way.
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I offer a holistic approach, drawing on depth psychology, somatics, spirituality, psychedelic medicine, relational theory and social justice activism in my work with patients. I am interested in working closely with adults, adolescents and couples, supporting them in their development and helping them reach their goals.
I offer a holistic approach, drawing on depth psychology, somatics, spirituality, psychedelic medicine, relational theory and social justice activism in my work with patients. I am interested in working closely with adults, adolescents and couples, supporting them in their development and helping them reach their goals.
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I invite you onto an amazing path, one which opens up before your very eyes, your internal world. Receive the support you need to explore who you are, accelerate your evolutionary trajectory, and manage the stressors that characterize our swiftly changing world. Learn to transform challenges into opportunities and thus overcome any difficult feelings that trouble you.
I invite you onto an amazing path, one which opens up before your very eyes, your internal world. Receive the support you need to explore who you are, accelerate your evolutionary trajectory, and manage the stressors that characterize our swiftly changing world. Learn to transform challenges into opportunities and thus overcome any difficult feelings that trouble you.
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Scott W. Menasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Do you criticize yourself constantly? Do you feel worried that you aren't good enough? Do you struggle to express your emotions during conflicts in your relationships? What if these areas of your life could improve significantly? These issues are so common, yet they are difficult to address on our own. Self-love is the foundation of a fulfilling life. We need it in order to experience true well-being. Therapy can help you develop a deep acceptance of yourself you may have not known was possible. This will lead to more satisfaction in your relationships, more confidence in yourself, and a greater sense of ease in life.
Do you criticize yourself constantly? Do you feel worried that you aren't good enough? Do you struggle to express your emotions during conflicts in your relationships? What if these areas of your life could improve significantly? These issues are so common, yet they are difficult to address on our own. Self-love is the foundation of a fulfilling life. We need it in order to experience true well-being. Therapy can help you develop a deep acceptance of yourself you may have not known was possible. This will lead to more satisfaction in your relationships, more confidence in yourself, and a greater sense of ease in life.
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Octave - Downtown SF Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
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Sara Daniel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in reaching their highest potential. She received her Master's in Psychology, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling, from Argosy University, previously located in Ontario, Ca. Throughout Sara's career, she has provided crisis intervention to adults, children, and their families from diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds, resulting in her intuition to provide excellent care to those hurting.
Sara Daniel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in reaching their highest potential. She received her Master's in Psychology, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling, from Argosy University, previously located in Ontario, Ca. Throughout Sara's career, she has provided crisis intervention to adults, children, and their families from diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds, resulting in her intuition to provide excellent care to those hurting.
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I offer a grounded, warm, and personalized approach to help adolescents and adults cope with life transitions, chronic distress, trauma, and other mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. I am passionate about serving adolescents who are struggling to find their place in our rapidly changing world, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and any folks who feel as though they have difficulty fitting into society's prescribed norms. Some folks reach out with a specific goal in mind, while just as many enter therapy with more of a feeling that something is not quite right. In either case, you are welcome here.
I offer a grounded, warm, and personalized approach to help adolescents and adults cope with life transitions, chronic distress, trauma, and other mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. I am passionate about serving adolescents who are struggling to find their place in our rapidly changing world, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and any folks who feel as though they have difficulty fitting into society's prescribed norms. Some folks reach out with a specific goal in mind, while just as many enter therapy with more of a feeling that something is not quite right. In either case, you are welcome here.
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My name is Silvia Escobar and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California. I work with adolescents and adults specializing in depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stress using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I find that my style and approach is a good fit for teenagers and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions, relationship issues, social pressures, grief and loss. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, and stress.
My name is Silvia Escobar and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California. I work with adolescents and adults specializing in depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stress using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I find that my style and approach is a good fit for teenagers and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions, relationship issues, social pressures, grief and loss. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, and stress.
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Dr. Denise Stilwell is a licensed clinical psychologist with seven years of experience providing psychotherapy in a variety of clinical settings. She worked as a nurse for sixteen years before she became a psychotherapist and brings that rich experience into her practice. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, identity issues, interpersonal issues, grief, managing chronic illness, and somatic symptom disorder. Dr. Stilwell collaborates with her clients to ensure they feel seen and heard in their sessions while utilizing evidence-based therapy approaches that are culturally sensitive and individually focused.
Dr. Denise Stilwell is a licensed clinical psychologist with seven years of experience providing psychotherapy in a variety of clinical settings. She worked as a nurse for sixteen years before she became a psychotherapist and brings that rich experience into her practice. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, identity issues, interpersonal issues, grief, managing chronic illness, and somatic symptom disorder. Dr. Stilwell collaborates with her clients to ensure they feel seen and heard in their sessions while utilizing evidence-based therapy approaches that are culturally sensitive and individually focused.
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Vicky Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
I believe being in an equilibrium state is one of the keys to healthy well-being; however, we often face many challenges in our life that could easily lead to a disequilibrium. My role as a therapist is to work with you collaboratively to address your needs, to guide you in understanding how your past experiences shape your present self; to help you in identifying your thought patterns and emotions that affect your behaviors; and to coach you so that you are equipped when dealing with different life challenges. By working as a team, you will eventually be able to restore the balance and maintain a healthy well-being.
I believe being in an equilibrium state is one of the keys to healthy well-being; however, we often face many challenges in our life that could easily lead to a disequilibrium. My role as a therapist is to work with you collaboratively to address your needs, to guide you in understanding how your past experiences shape your present self; to help you in identifying your thought patterns and emotions that affect your behaviors; and to coach you so that you are equipped when dealing with different life challenges. By working as a team, you will eventually be able to restore the balance and maintain a healthy well-being.
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The impact of a traumatic event can affect every aspect of one's life. I help individuals seeking help to relieve the symptoms associated with their trauma. With a focus on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and mindfulness techniques, I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, as well as, the stresses that come with experiencing a traumatic event. Relief is possible.
The impact of a traumatic event can affect every aspect of one's life. I help individuals seeking help to relieve the symptoms associated with their trauma. With a focus on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and mindfulness techniques, I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, as well as, the stresses that come with experiencing a traumatic event. Relief is possible.
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Dr. Rebecca Poplawski is a licensed clinical psychologist with an interest in trauma, couples therapy, and mood disorders. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings throughout California and has experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. Dr. Poplawski works from several modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused therapy.
Dr. Rebecca Poplawski is a licensed clinical psychologist with an interest in trauma, couples therapy, and mood disorders. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings throughout California and has experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. Dr. Poplawski works from several modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused therapy.
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Renee Hawley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Life brings many challenges (and many blessings). At times you may feel “out of balance,” notice a heightened sense of anxiety, low mood, an increase of unhealthy habits, and stressors in your relationships. Together, we will examine how your experiences (including your thoughts, beliefs, expectations, motivations, fears and needs) are affecting your current life situation. We will identify your strengths and build a solid tool kit of skills to help you cope with life’s stressors, enabling you a sense of harmony and peace.
Life brings many challenges (and many blessings). At times you may feel “out of balance,” notice a heightened sense of anxiety, low mood, an increase of unhealthy habits, and stressors in your relationships. Together, we will examine how your experiences (including your thoughts, beliefs, expectations, motivations, fears and needs) are affecting your current life situation. We will identify your strengths and build a solid tool kit of skills to help you cope with life’s stressors, enabling you a sense of harmony and peace.
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Whitney M. Keilman
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
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I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing therapy to teens and adults residing in California. I believe that every individual is unique and deserving of love, and I feel that this shines through in my work. Seeking therapy is not always easy, and I’m truly honored to be a part of my Patient’s healing and strengthening processes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing therapy to teens and adults residing in California. I believe that every individual is unique and deserving of love, and I feel that this shines through in my work. Seeking therapy is not always easy, and I’m truly honored to be a part of my Patient’s healing and strengthening processes.
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Private Practice of Saloomeh Nakh Saz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
Welcome to a journey of transformation and empowerment. I am a seasoned therapist committed to guiding professionals and couples through the intricate maze of anxiety, the nuances of relationship dynamics, and the shadows of past traumas. With a profound blend of deep empathy and strategic insight, I create a sanctuary for healing—a space where personal growth and resilience are not just goals but tangible realities. My practice is rooted in cultural sensitivity and grounded in evidence-based methodologies. This approach ensures that every individual who walks through my doors feels deeply understood and immensely valued.
Welcome to a journey of transformation and empowerment. I am a seasoned therapist committed to guiding professionals and couples through the intricate maze of anxiety, the nuances of relationship dynamics, and the shadows of past traumas. With a profound blend of deep empathy and strategic insight, I create a sanctuary for healing—a space where personal growth and resilience are not just goals but tangible realities. My practice is rooted in cultural sensitivity and grounded in evidence-based methodologies. This approach ensures that every individual who walks through my doors feels deeply understood and immensely valued.
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Dr. Whitney Keilman is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 2018. She believes in honoring a person's individuality to help them connect to their own strengths. Dr. Keilman has a Master of Arts in Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy with an Emphasis in Health. By honoring a person's individuality, Dr. Keilman is able to help them connect to their own strengths. Through a process of collaboration, she works alongside her patients to forge behaviors and beliefs that are self-loving and self-affirming.
Dr. Whitney Keilman is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 2018. She believes in honoring a person's individuality to help them connect to their own strengths. Dr. Keilman has a Master of Arts in Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy with an Emphasis in Health. By honoring a person's individuality, Dr. Keilman is able to help them connect to their own strengths. Through a process of collaboration, she works alongside her patients to forge behaviors and beliefs that are self-loving and self-affirming.
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Becky Wu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with individuals and families in public agency and community-based settings. I am passionate about supporting clients through life difficulties and transitions. I offer a BIPOC and LGBTQ+ safe place. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, systems-based, humanistic perspective: focusing on strengths and self-compassion. My therapy style is collaborative and relational.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and families in public agency and community-based settings. I am passionate about supporting clients through life difficulties and transitions. I offer a BIPOC and LGBTQ+ safe place. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, systems-based, humanistic perspective: focusing on strengths and self-compassion. My therapy style is collaborative and relational.
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Kelly Gronlund-Roberts
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
Hello, welcome to this space. Sometimes trying to find the right therapist can be overwhelming. I'm not sure what you are personally facing, but I imagine you are tired of struggling alone. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship provides a safe space that opens the door for healing. I have a unique way of connecting with others and helping clients make changes in their lives that gives them the opportunity to live life to their fullest potential. My mission is to promote your optimum well-being, help you achieve balance in your life and to be a 'change agent' by teaching you therapeutic skills and tools to improve your life.
Hello, welcome to this space. Sometimes trying to find the right therapist can be overwhelming. I'm not sure what you are personally facing, but I imagine you are tired of struggling alone. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship provides a safe space that opens the door for healing. I have a unique way of connecting with others and helping clients make changes in their lives that gives them the opportunity to live life to their fullest potential. My mission is to promote your optimum well-being, help you achieve balance in your life and to be a 'change agent' by teaching you therapeutic skills and tools to improve your 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