Medicare Therapists in Santa Clara County, CA
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Laura Beann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Online Only)
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
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Janet James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95052 (Online Only)
Hello there! I'm Janet. You deserve to live a life that makes you feel excited to face every day, and sometimes this can feel tough. I believe that compassion and unconditional acceptance are non-negotiable when it comes to therapy. Please know that when you and I meet, you can expect authenticity, and empowerment in our meeting room.
Hello there! I'm Janet. You deserve to live a life that makes you feel excited to face every day, and sometimes this can feel tough. I believe that compassion and unconditional acceptance are non-negotiable when it comes to therapy. Please know that when you and I meet, you can expect authenticity, and empowerment in our meeting room.
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I work with adults in a private practice setting specializing in pain managagement and health psychology. I offer biofeedback, EMDR, treatment for mood disorders and PTSD. I am on staff at El Camino Hospital and accept insurance and Medicare. I am a qualified medical evaluator and provide forensic evaluations for surgical screenings and for legal settings.
I work with adults in a private practice setting specializing in pain managagement and health psychology. I offer biofeedback, EMDR, treatment for mood disorders and PTSD. I am on staff at El Camino Hospital and accept insurance and Medicare. I am a qualified medical evaluator and provide forensic evaluations for surgical screenings and for legal settings.
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I am a highly experienced clinical psychologist with over 30 years of clinical and research experience specializing in the treatment of the full range of mood disorders as well as trauma histories. I envision my role as that of an informed, empathic, collaborative guide.
I am a highly experienced clinical psychologist with over 30 years of clinical and research experience specializing in the treatment of the full range of mood disorders as well as trauma histories. I envision my role as that of an informed, empathic, collaborative guide.
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Pamela’s areas of interest are serious mental illness, chronic pain, trauma, existentialism, relationship and interpersonal skills, multicultural diversity, assessments, and forensic psychology. Pamela’s therapeutic goal is to help clients find balance, meaning, and purpose. She seeks to assist clients in achieving a new normal of safety, stability, and confidence in all areas of their lives. She is passionate about the human mind and exploring nature and nurture in human behavior. On a personal note, Pamela enjoys painting and spending time with her husband and cats, Niles and Wally.
Pamela’s areas of interest are serious mental illness, chronic pain, trauma, existentialism, relationship and interpersonal skills, multicultural diversity, assessments, and forensic psychology. Pamela’s therapeutic goal is to help clients find balance, meaning, and purpose. She seeks to assist clients in achieving a new normal of safety, stability, and confidence in all areas of their lives. She is passionate about the human mind and exploring nature and nurture in human behavior. On a personal note, Pamela enjoys painting and spending time with her husband and cats, Niles and Wally.
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Stephanie N. Williams
Psychologist, MA, MS, PhD
Verified Verified
Gilroy, CA 95020
Waitlist for new clients
***** Dr. Williams is only accepting referrals for psychological assessment and evaluation***** Dr. Williams is the clinical director of Integrated Psychological Assessment Services (IPAS). She helps clients Improve their quality of life through insight-oriented and skill-building psychotherapy. Clinicians at IPAS value your unique experiences and your cultural identities. We focus on the connection between what you think, feel and do, and how changes can improve a persons life. While IPAS is a diverse practice, Dr. Williams' specializes in the change of life, work-life balance, and career transitions.
***** Dr. Williams is only accepting referrals for psychological assessment and evaluation***** Dr. Williams is the clinical director of Integrated Psychological Assessment Services (IPAS). She helps clients Improve their quality of life through insight-oriented and skill-building psychotherapy. Clinicians at IPAS value your unique experiences and your cultural identities. We focus on the connection between what you think, feel and do, and how changes can improve a persons life. While IPAS is a diverse practice, Dr. Williams' specializes in the change of life, work-life balance, and career transitions.
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Latonya Jones-Gunning
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilroy, CA 95020 (Online Only)
As an associate licensed therapist with Integrated Psychological Assessment Services (IPAS) I have a range of experience working with relationship and familial issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, forensics, and psychotic/personality disorders. I work closely with my clients to develop a collaborative therapeutic working relationship that is transparent, comforting, safe, and judgement free. Always mindful of cultural , gender, ethnic, and economic concerns I also use both my personal and professional experience as an intersectional lens to assist my patients to achieve their own personal therapeutic goals.
As an associate licensed therapist with Integrated Psychological Assessment Services (IPAS) I have a range of experience working with relationship and familial issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, forensics, and psychotic/personality disorders. I work closely with my clients to develop a collaborative therapeutic working relationship that is transparent, comforting, safe, and judgement free. Always mindful of cultural , gender, ethnic, and economic concerns I also use both my personal and professional experience as an intersectional lens to assist my patients to achieve their own personal therapeutic goals.
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Access Mental Health, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95123
We understand asking for help may not come easy and can be a difficult process. We believe taking those first few steps are one of many ways we believe can impact your quality of life. We take note of each significant accomplishment and celebrate success and help individuals increase self-confidence and awareness.
We understand asking for help may not come easy and can be a difficult process. We believe taking those first few steps are one of many ways we believe can impact your quality of life. We take note of each significant accomplishment and celebrate success and help individuals increase self-confidence and awareness.
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Kiana Naimi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030 (Online Only)
Is your unresolved grief holding you back from living your best life? Perhaps your traumatic experiences are getting in the way, and you're having trouble breaking free from old patterns. Maybe, you've even tried talk therapy before, but it was no use. You now want to give this another go, but you're not sure where to begin. As a holistic trauma and grief therapist, I'll guide you in your grief journey so that you can enhance your resilience and physiologically process your previous grief and trauma experiences which will enable you to reconnect with your most authentic self. You owe yourself the best version of whole self, always.
Is your unresolved grief holding you back from living your best life? Perhaps your traumatic experiences are getting in the way, and you're having trouble breaking free from old patterns. Maybe, you've even tried talk therapy before, but it was no use. You now want to give this another go, but you're not sure where to begin. As a holistic trauma and grief therapist, I'll guide you in your grief journey so that you can enhance your resilience and physiologically process your previous grief and trauma experiences which will enable you to reconnect with your most authentic self. You owe yourself the best version of whole self, always.
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Are you feeling alone and stuck in the same place? Believe you aren't good enough? Experiencing relationship difficulties? If you’re tired of dealing with your issues on your own, I’m here to work with you and to help you move forward. Exploring your issues by yourself can be overwhelming. By working together, I aim to provide a warm and safe environment to better aid your process of self-discovery and learning. Through collaborative and compassionate therapy sessions, I would like to help you find the power of self-healing, self-resilience and solid calmness will gradually improve your well-being.
Are you feeling alone and stuck in the same place? Believe you aren't good enough? Experiencing relationship difficulties? If you’re tired of dealing with your issues on your own, I’m here to work with you and to help you move forward. Exploring your issues by yourself can be overwhelming. By working together, I aim to provide a warm and safe environment to better aid your process of self-discovery and learning. Through collaborative and compassionate therapy sessions, I would like to help you find the power of self-healing, self-resilience and solid calmness will gradually improve your well-being.
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Giorgio Andrea Quittan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
I am an Italian who has been living in The Bay Area for the last 40 years. I am fluent in English, Italian and Spanish. I have extensive experience and training in Hakomi, Somatic Based Psychotherapy and EMDR. I have more than 15 years of experience with Santa Clara County, Department of Families and Children Services, providing support and services to individuals, children and families who have been involved with the Child Welfare System. I also have 5 years of experience providing therapeutic services at a Medical Hospital Specialized in Treating HIV/AIDS patients who suffer from Addiction, PTSD and Trauma.
I am an Italian who has been living in The Bay Area for the last 40 years. I am fluent in English, Italian and Spanish. I have extensive experience and training in Hakomi, Somatic Based Psychotherapy and EMDR. I have more than 15 years of experience with Santa Clara County, Department of Families and Children Services, providing support and services to individuals, children and families who have been involved with the Child Welfare System. I also have 5 years of experience providing therapeutic services at a Medical Hospital Specialized in Treating HIV/AIDS patients who suffer from Addiction, PTSD and Trauma.
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John Machikawa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95122 (Online Only)
Hi there, My name is John Machikawa, a licensed therapist. I have been a licensed therapist for fifteen years and have worked in outpatient/inpatient facilities. I have experience providing supportive therapy to clients with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness. I believe that it is important for you to feel safe and comfortable with your therapist. I believe a therapist should be supportive, patient, open-minded, and accepting. As your therapist, I will meet you wherever you are at in your therapeutic journey. Thank you for checking out my profile and I look forward to working with you.
Hi there, My name is John Machikawa, a licensed therapist. I have been a licensed therapist for fifteen years and have worked in outpatient/inpatient facilities. I have experience providing supportive therapy to clients with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness. I believe that it is important for you to feel safe and comfortable with your therapist. I believe a therapist should be supportive, patient, open-minded, and accepting. As your therapist, I will meet you wherever you are at in your therapeutic journey. Thank you for checking out my profile and I look forward to working with you.
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Rachel Krantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95117
Greetings! Each of us has moments when we need to step back, re-consider our lives and find guidance in taking the next courageous steps toward change. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, conflicts in relationships, lack of clarity about your future direction, or the after-effects of past trauma or abuse, this might be one of those times in your life.
Greetings! Each of us has moments when we need to step back, re-consider our lives and find guidance in taking the next courageous steps toward change. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, conflicts in relationships, lack of clarity about your future direction, or the after-effects of past trauma or abuse, this might be one of those times in your life.
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A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
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Life is often difficult and sometimes you need assistance in clarifying things and trying a new approach that makes sense. Without prior experience no one knows how to be a therapy client, so we begin there and then focus on what you want to accomplish by coming to sessions. You might be having difficulty with a coworker and could use some self-assertiveness training. Or need anger management skills for you and your partner. Or mood problems that have been an issue for a long time. Patient and careful assessment of your presenting issue is key for helping you get started feeling hopeful.
Life is often difficult and sometimes you need assistance in clarifying things and trying a new approach that makes sense. Without prior experience no one knows how to be a therapy client, so we begin there and then focus on what you want to accomplish by coming to sessions. You might be having difficulty with a coworker and could use some self-assertiveness training. Or need anger management skills for you and your partner. Or mood problems that have been an issue for a long time. Patient and careful assessment of your presenting issue is key for helping you get started feeling hopeful.
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Imelda Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95117 (Online Only)
Hello my name is Imelda and I would love to support you in overcoming your life obstacles. Have you ever felt guilty about taking time for yourself? Or have worries you can’t turn off? I have years of experience supporting individuals over come life’s anxieties and supporting them in taking time to take care of their own needs. If you are worried about school, your relationships, home life and even their career I would love to support you with unexpected life events.
Hello my name is Imelda and I would love to support you in overcoming your life obstacles. Have you ever felt guilty about taking time for yourself? Or have worries you can’t turn off? I have years of experience supporting individuals over come life’s anxieties and supporting them in taking time to take care of their own needs. If you are worried about school, your relationships, home life and even their career I would love to support you with unexpected life events.
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I am a licensed Psychologist with my practice based in California providing counseling and psychotherapy services to our California senior community. I work with older adults with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment, grief and loss, aging and change, health and disability issues as well as men's issues just to name a few. If you have Medicare and secondary insurance you are likely to be fully covered and not pay anything out of pocket. There is no need to suffer in silence. Please call for more information. I look forward to speaking with you. Please call 408-956-6896 to connect with me.
I am a licensed Psychologist with my practice based in California providing counseling and psychotherapy services to our California senior community. I work with older adults with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment, grief and loss, aging and change, health and disability issues as well as men's issues just to name a few. If you have Medicare and secondary insurance you are likely to be fully covered and not pay anything out of pocket. There is no need to suffer in silence. Please call for more information. I look forward to speaking with you. Please call 408-956-6896 to connect with me.
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As a therapist with over 22 years of experience, my style is an interactive one that focuses on providing support, understanding, and constructive feedback to my clients. My goal is to help my clients deal with the challenges and obstacles they encounter in their lives in a more positive and effective manner. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual. I help my clients explore and understand their issues, build on their strengths, and learn new, more effective coping skills. I really enjoy working with individuals and helping them achieve their goals. I am also fully bilingual/bicultural in Spanish.
As a therapist with over 22 years of experience, my style is an interactive one that focuses on providing support, understanding, and constructive feedback to my clients. My goal is to help my clients deal with the challenges and obstacles they encounter in their lives in a more positive and effective manner. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual. I help my clients explore and understand their issues, build on their strengths, and learn new, more effective coping skills. I really enjoy working with individuals and helping them achieve their goals. I am also fully bilingual/bicultural in Spanish.
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Are you are tired of struggling each day, feeling down or worried all the time, or feel you couldn't stand another argument? When you want tools and genuine support to improve yourself, your relationships, or to improve the interactions with your children and family, I can help. In our sessions we will work together, interactively, to identify and alter the thoughts, behaviors, and interpersonal styles that are interfering with your happiness. As a husband and a parent who has prior experience in the high tech industry, I understand how stressful life can be, and I have practical solutions that work.
Are you are tired of struggling each day, feeling down or worried all the time, or feel you couldn't stand another argument? When you want tools and genuine support to improve yourself, your relationships, or to improve the interactions with your children and family, I can help. In our sessions we will work together, interactively, to identify and alter the thoughts, behaviors, and interpersonal styles that are interfering with your happiness. As a husband and a parent who has prior experience in the high tech industry, I understand how stressful life can be, and I have practical solutions that work.
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Jessica Sparks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125 (Online Only)
Therapy is about personal growth. In therapy - Judgment does NOT live here, Ever!
Therapy is about personal growth. In therapy - Judgment does NOT live here, Ever!
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Medicare 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