Cigna and Evernorth Therapists in San Mateo, CA
![Photo of Forrest Hong, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/68b13fc5-77ab-49c4-87ec-c33ff52054d4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, my name is Forrest Hong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1993. As you enter into my session, please be aware that my approach is client centered and is focused on what you, the client, wish to target during your time with me. As a therapist, I am here to help you gain and enhance your tools to resolve concerns and issues related to mood disturbances, adjustment to changes in life, and finding options and alternative choices not considered. I work with and have experience with a broad-range of diverse clients.
Hi, my name is Forrest Hong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1993. As you enter into my session, please be aware that my approach is client centered and is focused on what you, the client, wish to target during your time with me. As a therapist, I am here to help you gain and enhance your tools to resolve concerns and issues related to mood disturbances, adjustment to changes in life, and finding options and alternative choices not considered. I work with and have experience with a broad-range of diverse clients.
![Photo of Kahina Kaci, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97dfc211-faa5-4fb1-8d8c-f3ea03c794ab/1/320x400.jpeg)
Going through something? Have something on your mind? I'm here to help! My goal is to provide a safe space for you to process your feelings and put the past to rest while defining your goals for the future so you can start living your best life. I utilize a client-centered approach that is tailored specifically to your needs with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems approaches. I believe our thoughts are extremely powerful because our thoughts guide our beliefs and beliefs guide our actions.
Going through something? Have something on your mind? I'm here to help! My goal is to provide a safe space for you to process your feelings and put the past to rest while defining your goals for the future so you can start living your best life. I utilize a client-centered approach that is tailored specifically to your needs with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems approaches. I believe our thoughts are extremely powerful because our thoughts guide our beliefs and beliefs guide our actions.
![Photo of Julie Amirault, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/88c6bcd2-a8c8-4cfb-847b-d1dce8185cf6/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, My Name is Julie Amirault. I've been licensed for 21 years as a Marriage & Family Therapist. I focus on using DBT skills, Guided Imagery, Meditation, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies. I use a Mindfulness-Based Approach to assisting clients to identify their strengths, finding balance in their lives, and pursuing both their present and future goals. I believe clients are experts on themselves and I am fortunate to advocate for them along their journey.
Hello, My Name is Julie Amirault. I've been licensed for 21 years as a Marriage & Family Therapist. I focus on using DBT skills, Guided Imagery, Meditation, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies. I use a Mindfulness-Based Approach to assisting clients to identify their strengths, finding balance in their lives, and pursuing both their present and future goals. I believe clients are experts on themselves and I am fortunate to advocate for them along their journey.
![Photo of Jacqueline Eaton, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ab6403d2-f337-4499-bd5c-6b93589d5fbe/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jacqueline Eaton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
Has your teen felt lost or hopeless? Does your child suffer from excessive worry that interferes with social and academic life? Children and teens are particularly susceptible to the pressure handed out by society and often need help developing the tools to cope with intense symptoms of anxiety and depression. Working as a team, I will help you, your child, and any other providers create and plan ways to achieve goals of decreasing symptoms such as intense worry, insomnia, mood swings, panic attacks, school problems, and suicidal thoughts. I also run two teen groups focused on symptom management and building self confidence.
Has your teen felt lost or hopeless? Does your child suffer from excessive worry that interferes with social and academic life? Children and teens are particularly susceptible to the pressure handed out by society and often need help developing the tools to cope with intense symptoms of anxiety and depression. Working as a team, I will help you, your child, and any other providers create and plan ways to achieve goals of decreasing symptoms such as intense worry, insomnia, mood swings, panic attacks, school problems, and suicidal thoughts. I also run two teen groups focused on symptom management and building self confidence.
![Photo of Lauren Cardoso, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8f04fb6a-9c52-4797-976c-a0b6c6daf485/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lauren Cardoso
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94404 (Online Only)
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with experience working in community-based and outpatient mental health settings. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life's transitions and develop skills to thrive. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic, and relationships. I have past experience working with young children, teens, and adults utilizing an integrated approach to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs and preferences.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with experience working in community-based and outpatient mental health settings. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life's transitions and develop skills to thrive. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic, and relationships. I have past experience working with young children, teens, and adults utilizing an integrated approach to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs and preferences.
![Photo of Paul Surace, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f8e86a59-d1ee-4af5-b12a-2c81f4291dd6/2/320x400.jpeg)
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
Greetings! My name is Paul Surace and I've been working as a therapist in Southern, CA for the past 20 years. I want you to know that I'm a pretty straight-forward kind of communicator who really enjoys working with people who are seeking positive change in their lives, and are willing to work for it. I love to try and move people from surviving to thriving. I enjoy asking questions and actively listening in order to get to know my clients better and discover their gifts and strengths so that we can eventually use them to problem solve and get your goals met.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
Greetings! My name is Paul Surace and I've been working as a therapist in Southern, CA for the past 20 years. I want you to know that I'm a pretty straight-forward kind of communicator who really enjoys working with people who are seeking positive change in their lives, and are willing to work for it. I love to try and move people from surviving to thriving. I enjoy asking questions and actively listening in order to get to know my clients better and discover their gifts and strengths so that we can eventually use them to problem solve and get your goals met.
![Photo of John Choy, LCP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f22bcccc-fb0a-4137-840d-0b62be4c292a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, I'm Dr. John Choy! I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, & Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor based in Redondo Beach, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals and couples and specialize in solution-focused therapy for resolving personal issues/distress and interpersonal discord, actualizing your immense potential to overcome any obstacle, and becoming all you were created to be.
Hi, I'm Dr. John Choy! I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, & Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor based in Redondo Beach, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals and couples and specialize in solution-focused therapy for resolving personal issues/distress and interpersonal discord, actualizing your immense potential to overcome any obstacle, and becoming all you were created to be.
![Photo of Nicholas Malenka, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00ca8923-1b72-4104-945c-6cbb2b84f6fb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! My name is Nicholas Malenka. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist. If you have difficulty with anxiety, sadness, interpersonal relationships, and life changes, my practice is here to help. My goal is to provide clients with the insight and tools they need to move to improve their overall mental health. I utilize an eclectic approach that may include one or more therapeutic modalities based on each client's needs, goals, and challenges. I often employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy modalities.
Welcome! My name is Nicholas Malenka. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist. If you have difficulty with anxiety, sadness, interpersonal relationships, and life changes, my practice is here to help. My goal is to provide clients with the insight and tools they need to move to improve their overall mental health. I utilize an eclectic approach that may include one or more therapeutic modalities based on each client's needs, goals, and challenges. I often employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy modalities.
![Photo of Heather Rink-Rosas, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e0771dd8-3dd2-4b2e-99cc-5e7c296d538e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Heather Rink-Rosas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94404 (Online Only)
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
My theoretical orientation can be described as eclectic, using techniques from various models of therapy as deemed appropriate with the current treatment and client. I utilize most from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as I assist clients in exploring and expressing thoughts, feelings/emotions, and behaviors in an attempt to identify maladaptive patterns contributing to distress.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
My theoretical orientation can be described as eclectic, using techniques from various models of therapy as deemed appropriate with the current treatment and client. I utilize most from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as I assist clients in exploring and expressing thoughts, feelings/emotions, and behaviors in an attempt to identify maladaptive patterns contributing to distress.
![Photo of Vanessa Melchor, MSW, LCSW, PPSC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/20d2322e-1184-4301-93cc-e0a5f2e1499b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Vanessa Melchor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94403 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself repeating family patterns that don’t serve you? This can be due to childhood trauma. Childhood trauma can leave you with the sense that there's something wrong with you; that you are defective/different/unlovable. These feelings are likely projections that you received from your caregivers. If this resonates with you and you want to change those patterns, then I will support you to explore the connection between your past experiences–often from childhood–and your current mindset. I work with Women’s Mental Health Concerns such as Postpartum depression, menopause, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, and job stress.
Do you find yourself repeating family patterns that don’t serve you? This can be due to childhood trauma. Childhood trauma can leave you with the sense that there's something wrong with you; that you are defective/different/unlovable. These feelings are likely projections that you received from your caregivers. If this resonates with you and you want to change those patterns, then I will support you to explore the connection between your past experiences–often from childhood–and your current mindset. I work with Women’s Mental Health Concerns such as Postpartum depression, menopause, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, and job stress.
![Photo of Shannon Saltzman, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e7218699-eb1e-42b0-8f9b-03b4bc378670/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! My name is Shannon Saltzman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of clinical social work experience and over 20 years in the field of social work, I specialize in treating adults and older adults. As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, empathetic, non-judgemental, safe space for healing and recovery. I help clients move through whatever it is they may be struggling with and help them develop coping tools that they can continue to use beyond our time together.
Welcome! My name is Shannon Saltzman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of clinical social work experience and over 20 years in the field of social work, I specialize in treating adults and older adults. As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, empathetic, non-judgemental, safe space for healing and recovery. I help clients move through whatever it is they may be struggling with and help them develop coping tools that they can continue to use beyond our time together.
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Salma Khan LCSW, SMK Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
The stigmas of mental health have made it difficult for many to access necessary help. I specialize in providing concierge, individualized, client-centric treatment plans to empowered, high functioning professionals who find themselves marginalized into silence by trauma and shame. I specifically focus on the South Asian community, offering guidance and a safe place to gain clarity, away from the glare of brown shame and guilt. Whether you’re navigating relationship issues, healing from childhood trauma, or trying to learn healthy coping skills and boundary setting, I can help you regain your strengths to reach your goals.
The stigmas of mental health have made it difficult for many to access necessary help. I specialize in providing concierge, individualized, client-centric treatment plans to empowered, high functioning professionals who find themselves marginalized into silence by trauma and shame. I specifically focus on the South Asian community, offering guidance and a safe place to gain clarity, away from the glare of brown shame and guilt. Whether you’re navigating relationship issues, healing from childhood trauma, or trying to learn healthy coping skills and boundary setting, I can help you regain your strengths to reach your goals.
![Photo of Coreen Lucero-Perkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/df9289c0-5184-4131-9254-7bb0361fe319/1/320x400.jpeg)
Coreen Lucero-Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94404 (Online Only)
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
With over 15 years of extensive experience and training, I consider myself an eclectic, utilizing the modality most appropriate to effect change. I believe in clients' self-determination, strengths and innate capacity to work toward and develop coping skills to live a valued life.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
With over 15 years of extensive experience and training, I consider myself an eclectic, utilizing the modality most appropriate to effect change. I believe in clients' self-determination, strengths and innate capacity to work toward and develop coping skills to live a valued life.
![Photo of Teresa Hernandez, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52d09af6-0cf3-4930-9a59-3ff5224b1f16/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, my name is Teresa Hernandez I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My areas of expertise include childhood and adult trauma, anxiety, adjustment challenges, intimate partner violence, depression, life coaching, behavioral concerns, boundary setting, self-esteem, and social difficulties. I have a long history of supporting survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals with lifelong traumas. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches including, a strengths-based approach, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, exposure therapy, meditation, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, as well as CBT.
Hi, my name is Teresa Hernandez I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My areas of expertise include childhood and adult trauma, anxiety, adjustment challenges, intimate partner violence, depression, life coaching, behavioral concerns, boundary setting, self-esteem, and social difficulties. I have a long history of supporting survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals with lifelong traumas. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches including, a strengths-based approach, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, exposure therapy, meditation, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, as well as CBT.
![Photo of Elisha Galaif, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f6b2dce-8b7d-4314-80a9-7d13982e49be/1/320x400.jpeg)
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
I work with my clients to create an open, trusting and safe environment where anything can be shared. My approach to therapy is to work collaboratively with clients to build a strong therapeutic alliance. In my practice, I use different therapeutic approaches depending on what works best for the client, including client-centered therapy (being congruent with the client, providing unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding), a biopsychosocial approach, and/or Solution Focused Therapy.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group.
I work with my clients to create an open, trusting and safe environment where anything can be shared. My approach to therapy is to work collaboratively with clients to build a strong therapeutic alliance. In my practice, I use different therapeutic approaches depending on what works best for the client, including client-centered therapy (being congruent with the client, providing unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding), a biopsychosocial approach, and/or Solution Focused Therapy.
![Photo of Katrina Sesline, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/692ae62a-ed3e-471d-98bb-a88ba580f81f/1/320x400.png)
Katrina Sesline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating adults living with a disabling health condition, caregivers who are supporting someone with a health condition, and those grieving the loss of a loved one. Living with a serious illness or grief can bring out difficult feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, depression and fear. I use an integrative approach with elements of narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness. Together, let's create a safe space to help you cope while attending to your heart, mind, and body.
I specialize in treating adults living with a disabling health condition, caregivers who are supporting someone with a health condition, and those grieving the loss of a loved one. Living with a serious illness or grief can bring out difficult feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, depression and fear. I use an integrative approach with elements of narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness. Together, let's create a safe space to help you cope while attending to your heart, mind, and body.
![Photo of Linda Thompson, MS , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0f3b338b-be9c-4fa2-b227-9d9c2098cb1a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Linda Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94403 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I have received extensive training during my education and post-graduate internships. I have over 20 years of experience helping clients through crises, healing from trauma, learning to manage stress, reduce anxiety and depression, understanding family systems, de-escalation of conflicts, navigating developmental stages and life transitions, and strengthening their problem solving skills to improve the outcomes of their lives. I teach people specifically "how to" go about making changes and implementing the skills they have asked to focus on in the areas they wish to improve.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I have received extensive training during my education and post-graduate internships. I have over 20 years of experience helping clients through crises, healing from trauma, learning to manage stress, reduce anxiety and depression, understanding family systems, de-escalation of conflicts, navigating developmental stages and life transitions, and strengthening their problem solving skills to improve the outcomes of their lives. I teach people specifically "how to" go about making changes and implementing the skills they have asked to focus on in the areas they wish to improve.
![Photo of Allison Baumann - Live Mindfully Therapy, LCSW, MA, PPS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50fd30d1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Live Mindfully Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, PPS
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401
Welcome! Do you often feel overwhelmed with all of life's demands? Are you repeating the same patterns over and over in your relationships or parenting style? Are you experiencing a major life transition and feel alone? Therapy is a helpful and courageous act to process the areas where we feel stuck in our lives. I'm Allison, an LCSW and I work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and parenting challenges. With gentle support and understanding, I empower my clients to find healthy ways to cope with their stress and get to the root of their struggles.
Welcome! Do you often feel overwhelmed with all of life's demands? Are you repeating the same patterns over and over in your relationships or parenting style? Are you experiencing a major life transition and feel alone? Therapy is a helpful and courageous act to process the areas where we feel stuck in our lives. I'm Allison, an LCSW and I work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and parenting challenges. With gentle support and understanding, I empower my clients to find healthy ways to cope with their stress and get to the root of their struggles.
![Photo of Lindsey D Soennichsen, LMFT, MS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8ec9d040-e9ff-4d81-842a-d2cd40a98a68/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lindsey D Soennichsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
I know what it's like being scared to seek help. I know that asking for help can sometimes feel like things are failing and I caused them. I also know how nervous I felt when I looked for assistance and wanting to begin therapy, scared with questions like, will I be judged? Will they keep my confidence? Can I trust them? I knew that when seeking therapy and looking for help all I wanted was for things to be better, get better, live healthier and be accepted. Therapy is scary, it can bring up issues that may be more frightening than you would like to cope with. Therapy is also helpful, healthy and the best part is, you're not alone.
I know what it's like being scared to seek help. I know that asking for help can sometimes feel like things are failing and I caused them. I also know how nervous I felt when I looked for assistance and wanting to begin therapy, scared with questions like, will I be judged? Will they keep my confidence? Can I trust them? I knew that when seeking therapy and looking for help all I wanted was for things to be better, get better, live healthier and be accepted. Therapy is scary, it can bring up issues that may be more frightening than you would like to cope with. Therapy is also helpful, healthy and the best part is, you're not alone.
![Photo of Ashley Ah Hyun Lee, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2f90a58c-658a-447b-9dd5-69ffcffa20ba/1/320x400.png)
Ashley Ah Hyun Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
We specialize in Trauma and PTSD. We work with individual adults who have a long history of childhood trauma, sexual violence and abuse, difficult family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, cultural differences with their parents, family members with substance use issues, social anxiety, phobia, and depression. We help you process what happened, attend to and be with your emotions without dissociating, and rather find relief from sharing the stories. We also work with people whose doctors have recommended seeking trauma therapy like EMDR therapy.
We specialize in Trauma and PTSD. We work with individual adults who have a long history of childhood trauma, sexual violence and abuse, difficult family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, cultural differences with their parents, family members with substance use issues, social anxiety, phobia, and depression. We help you process what happened, attend to and be with your emotions without dissociating, and rather find relief from sharing the stories. We also work with people whose doctors have recommended seeking trauma therapy like EMDR therapy.
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