Optum Therapists in Venice, CA
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Therese Apontti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291 (Online Only)
Welcome, are you wanting to feel more connected to yourself? Do you feel stuck in repetitive habits knowing you're capable of more? You've come to the right place. I offer therapy from a holistic lens which explores how our mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. I focus with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life purpose, transitions, grief, spirituality, disconnection from self, multicultural experiences, career exploration, and relationships.
Welcome, are you wanting to feel more connected to yourself? Do you feel stuck in repetitive habits knowing you're capable of more? You've come to the right place. I offer therapy from a holistic lens which explores how our mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. I focus with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life purpose, transitions, grief, spirituality, disconnection from self, multicultural experiences, career exploration, and relationships.
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Deborah Cluff
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291 (Online Only)
Are you ready to come home to yourself, your personal power, and your unique purpose, but don’t know how? I use highly-effective, heart-centered techniques to spark your natural capacity for healing and creativity.
Are you ready to come home to yourself, your personal power, and your unique purpose, but don’t know how? I use highly-effective, heart-centered techniques to spark your natural capacity for healing and creativity.
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WALTZ Trauma Care and Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291 (Online Only)
We are a trauma-focused telehealth group practice in California. We help adult individuals find their way to a healing journey through feeling heard and seen. Individuals come see us to address their underlying trauma, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, substance use issues, depression, and anxiety. We love working with BIPOC, AAPI, and LGBTQ+ communities.
We are a trauma-focused telehealth group practice in California. We help adult individuals find their way to a healing journey through feeling heard and seen. Individuals come see us to address their underlying trauma, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, substance use issues, depression, and anxiety. We love working with BIPOC, AAPI, and LGBTQ+ communities.
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Geetings, I'm Iesha. Are you struggling to keep up with the daily stressors of life: work, relationships or personal hobbies? Does your inner critic keep you from doing things that create meaning in your life? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I support high-functioning individuals managing the anxiety and depression that comes with navigating these pieces. Together we can identify what's not working in your routine and seek to get you back in balance.
Geetings, I'm Iesha. Are you struggling to keep up with the daily stressors of life: work, relationships or personal hobbies? Does your inner critic keep you from doing things that create meaning in your life? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I support high-functioning individuals managing the anxiety and depression that comes with navigating these pieces. Together we can identify what's not working in your routine and seek to get you back in balance.
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Edlin Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291 (Online Only)
Struggling to balance your mental health and career? You're not alone. As a culturally-sensitive licensed clinical social worker, I offer evidence-based therapy to Millennial and Gen-Z adults and individuals of color. Together, we'll address challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, acknowledging how culture shapes our experiences. With a holistic approach, we'll nurture your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Experience transformative growth and stronger relationships. Tailored therapy supports your unique needs. Embrace healing, growth, and positive impact on your life and community.
Struggling to balance your mental health and career? You're not alone. As a culturally-sensitive licensed clinical social worker, I offer evidence-based therapy to Millennial and Gen-Z adults and individuals of color. Together, we'll address challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, acknowledging how culture shapes our experiences. With a holistic approach, we'll nurture your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Experience transformative growth and stronger relationships. Tailored therapy supports your unique needs. Embrace healing, growth, and positive impact on your life and community.
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Kristen Hendry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291 (Online Only)
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in West Los Angeles. I believe in creating a space where clients can show up exactly where they are and explore what is and isn’t working in their lives. I integrate therapies such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Bowen Family Systems while also being mindful that what each client needs is different. I work through a feminist lens by incorporating how our intersecting identities influence our unique experience, exploring the systemic pressures imposed upon these identities, and building awareness around clients sense of autonomy.
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in West Los Angeles. I believe in creating a space where clients can show up exactly where they are and explore what is and isn’t working in their lives. I integrate therapies such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Bowen Family Systems while also being mindful that what each client needs is different. I work through a feminist lens by incorporating how our intersecting identities influence our unique experience, exploring the systemic pressures imposed upon these identities, and building awareness around clients sense of autonomy.
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John William Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90291 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself ruminating about your fears and frustrations? Are you having communication issues with your partner? At work? With friends? Feeling anxiety? Depression? Do you experience more lows than you are used to? Does life feel like a burden, something that is happening to you and you have no ability to move toward what you want, but rather complain and blame those you love? The past few years may have been very hard for you, and you feel a bit hopeless. Do you find yourself reacting to other people's statements about you? Do you argue and try to convince them that they don't understand?
Do you find yourself ruminating about your fears and frustrations? Are you having communication issues with your partner? At work? With friends? Feeling anxiety? Depression? Do you experience more lows than you are used to? Does life feel like a burden, something that is happening to you and you have no ability to move toward what you want, but rather complain and blame those you love? The past few years may have been very hard for you, and you feel a bit hopeless. Do you find yourself reacting to other people's statements about you? Do you argue and try to convince them that they don't understand?
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I am a therapist with over 9 years experience & provide a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to tap into your own personal growth and healing. I have worked with adults of all ages and backgrounds. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt getting in the way of you living your life to the fullest? Negative beliefs holding you back from achieving success in your career, life or relationships? I am trained in a therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing where we can go even deeper than traditional talk therapy and often process these unhelpful beliefs faster. Contact me for more information about EMDR therapy.
I am a therapist with over 9 years experience & provide a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to tap into your own personal growth and healing. I have worked with adults of all ages and backgrounds. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt getting in the way of you living your life to the fullest? Negative beliefs holding you back from achieving success in your career, life or relationships? I am trained in a therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing where we can go even deeper than traditional talk therapy and often process these unhelpful beliefs faster. Contact me for more information about EMDR therapy.
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I specialize in work with artists, with an attunement toward trusting your inner voice, negotiating the balance between practical-minded and radically creative work, and integrating the artistic mind into other aspects of your social life. Together, we can think through the ways you show up for others and for your self: how you trust, or play, or love.
I specialize in work with artists, with an attunement toward trusting your inner voice, negotiating the balance between practical-minded and radically creative work, and integrating the artistic mind into other aspects of your social life. Together, we can think through the ways you show up for others and for your self: how you trust, or play, or love.
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Have you found yourself asking any of the following questions or maybe made such a statement to yourself? ..."Why am I so anxious"? "I don't feel like doing anything today". "I feel so scared and don't know why". When you are suffering with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues these are common thoughts people have. You're definitely not alone and it can also be an indicator that it's the right time for some therapeutic guidance.
Have you found yourself asking any of the following questions or maybe made such a statement to yourself? ..."Why am I so anxious"? "I don't feel like doing anything today". "I feel so scared and don't know why". When you are suffering with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues these are common thoughts people have. You're definitely not alone and it can also be an indicator that it's the right time for some therapeutic guidance.
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You are feeling like life is full of chaos and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get a handle on what is happening. Your relationships are broken, or strained and not only is it affecting you, but others are pulling away. You feel lost as if you have no purpose in life. You are tired of the spinning wheel. Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges and much more keep you stuck and unable to grow. ENOUGH! You're ready for answers to start a new Holistic, healthy journey and become that whole person you were meant to be - Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - whole!
You are feeling like life is full of chaos and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get a handle on what is happening. Your relationships are broken, or strained and not only is it affecting you, but others are pulling away. You feel lost as if you have no purpose in life. You are tired of the spinning wheel. Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges and much more keep you stuck and unable to grow. ENOUGH! You're ready for answers to start a new Holistic, healthy journey and become that whole person you were meant to be - Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - whole!
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Currently Serving as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with bilingual skills and multicultural background leading group and individual therapy using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and other Cognitive Behavior Therapy models at Kaiser Permanente following the FIC model. Previously, this Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist provided treatment at an Adult Substance Use Disorder program for people with co-occurring disorders for the county system.
Currently Serving as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with bilingual skills and multicultural background leading group and individual therapy using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and other Cognitive Behavior Therapy models at Kaiser Permanente following the FIC model. Previously, this Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist provided treatment at an Adult Substance Use Disorder program for people with co-occurring disorders for the county system.
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Alexandra Afanasyeva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90292
I am a supportive, compassionate and empathetic therapist with years of experience working with a diverse population of individuals largely specializing in developmental trauma, PTSD, many other traumas, anxiety and depression. My approach is eclectic; mostly influenced by Gestalt psychology, Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor (PBSP) therapy with their shared roots in existential phenomenology, person-centered attitude, and body -mind awareness.
I am a supportive, compassionate and empathetic therapist with years of experience working with a diverse population of individuals largely specializing in developmental trauma, PTSD, many other traumas, anxiety and depression. My approach is eclectic; mostly influenced by Gestalt psychology, Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor (PBSP) therapy with their shared roots in existential phenomenology, person-centered attitude, and body -mind awareness.
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S. Lorena Shadwick
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT-S, LMFT-S, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide Telehealth sessions Mon - Thurs from 10a est - 5p EST. I am focused on working with adults and adolescents. I do not work with couples or children younger than 12. I am trauma and attachment focused. I offer a client-centered, affirming, collaborative, relational approach. I support clients struggling with Trauma, PTSD, and Grief & Loss. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic trauma therapy) and Board Certified in Art Therapy. I am also LGBTQ allied and am affirming of all sexual, gender and relational identities. I am a Clinical Supervisor and can provide supervision to pre-licensed MFT/ATR trainees.
I provide Telehealth sessions Mon - Thurs from 10a est - 5p EST. I am focused on working with adults and adolescents. I do not work with couples or children younger than 12. I am trauma and attachment focused. I offer a client-centered, affirming, collaborative, relational approach. I support clients struggling with Trauma, PTSD, and Grief & Loss. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic trauma therapy) and Board Certified in Art Therapy. I am also LGBTQ allied and am affirming of all sexual, gender and relational identities. I am a Clinical Supervisor and can provide supervision to pre-licensed MFT/ATR trainees.
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Scott L. Tobin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90291
Waitlist for new clients
Are you going through a difficult time? Are you concerned about your child or teen? I'm here to help. Like a trusted friend I'm very easy to talk to. I've served the Culver City / Mar Vista community for 25 years helping many just like yourself. I specialize in anxiety, relationships and children & adolescents. Have confidence relief is near. I can help.
Are you going through a difficult time? Are you concerned about your child or teen? I'm here to help. Like a trusted friend I'm very easy to talk to. I've served the Culver City / Mar Vista community for 25 years helping many just like yourself. I specialize in anxiety, relationships and children & adolescents. Have confidence relief is near. I can help.
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Helping others achieve long lasting emotional stability is my main goal as a therapist. If your past experiences in psychotherapy have primarily been handled with just compassionate listening and support, you will most likely experience a re-occurring event that will have you forever returning to counseling. Weather your issues are related to life transitions, life stressors or emotional distress, I am ready to gift you with tools you can carry and practice for life, so that you may feel empowered to know how to help yourself throughout life's challenges.
Helping others achieve long lasting emotional stability is my main goal as a therapist. If your past experiences in psychotherapy have primarily been handled with just compassionate listening and support, you will most likely experience a re-occurring event that will have you forever returning to counseling. Weather your issues are related to life transitions, life stressors or emotional distress, I am ready to gift you with tools you can carry and practice for life, so that you may feel empowered to know how to help yourself throughout life's challenges.
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The problems we experience, and the context in which we experience them, can make it seem as if we are defective, as if there is something fundamentally wrong with who we are. Problems can saturate our lives until we think we've been robbed of the power to change. This is not so! We can change our relationship to our problems, through our own strengths and unique knowledge. Eitan is trained in Narrative Therapy, a collaborative approach that separates "the problem" from the person experiencing this problem, and which seeks to help people tell new stories about their lives.
The problems we experience, and the context in which we experience them, can make it seem as if we are defective, as if there is something fundamentally wrong with who we are. Problems can saturate our lives until we think we've been robbed of the power to change. This is not so! We can change our relationship to our problems, through our own strengths and unique knowledge. Eitan is trained in Narrative Therapy, a collaborative approach that separates "the problem" from the person experiencing this problem, and which seeks to help people tell new stories about their lives.
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My name is Steven Kresha, and over the past twenty years, it has been an honor to work in the mental health field, walking alongside clients on the healing path. In every stage of life, we encounter circumstances that have the potential to diminish our mental and emotional well-being. The good news is that you already have the resources available to you to grow, heal, and respond well to whatever life may bring your way.
My name is Steven Kresha, and over the past twenty years, it has been an honor to work in the mental health field, walking alongside clients on the healing path. In every stage of life, we encounter circumstances that have the potential to diminish our mental and emotional well-being. The good news is that you already have the resources available to you to grow, heal, and respond well to whatever life may bring your way.
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Bailey Carver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2020. Bailey is originally from northwest Virginia and received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech University. She went on to receive her master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Social Work. Bailey has more than three years of experience providing therapy and support to adolescents and their families as they navigate mental and emotional health issues within the inpatient, non-profit, and residential treatment setting.
Bailey Carver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2020. Bailey is originally from northwest Virginia and received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech University. She went on to receive her master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Social Work. Bailey has more than three years of experience providing therapy and support to adolescents and their families as they navigate mental and emotional health issues within the inpatient, non-profit, and residential treatment setting.
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As we navigate through the various stages of life, having a space that is truly your own can provide a grounding anchor. Let’s work together to create this therapeutic space for you—a place that fosters peace, awareness, and connection. By becoming more aware of our thoughts and behaviors, we can understand the underlying patterns that shape our emotions and actions. This increased awareness helps build a more balanced and fulfilling life, one that aligns with your personal values and aspirations. Together, we can uncover the strengths and resources you already possess and use them to help you live a balanced and fulfilling life.
As we navigate through the various stages of life, having a space that is truly your own can provide a grounding anchor. Let’s work together to create this therapeutic space for you—a place that fosters peace, awareness, and connection. By becoming more aware of our thoughts and behaviors, we can understand the underlying patterns that shape our emotions and actions. This increased awareness helps build a more balanced and fulfilling life, one that aligns with your personal values and aspirations. Together, we can uncover the strengths and resources you already possess and use them to help you live a balanced and fulfilling 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