Here is a list of therapists we have worked with in the past and recommend for talk therapy.
Dan Garcia, LCSW
Specialties: ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Personality Disorders, Relationship Counseling, Sexual Addiction, Sleep Problems, Thinking Disorders
Insurance: Most insurance plans, inquire https://newpaths.com/index.htm
Email: dan@newpaths.com Phone: 714-868-6830
Robin Giesen, LMFT
Specialties: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Infertility and Loss, EMDR
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna
Contact: Address: 3711 Long Beach Blvd #501, Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone: 562-221-7544
Email: robingiesenmft@gmail.com
Esperanza Hernandez-Maldonado, LMFT
Specialties: Individual Therapy & Counseling, Marriage/ Couples/Relationship Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Coaching, Online Counseling / Phone Therapy, Home-Based Therapy, EMDR
Insurance: MHN, CHIPA, Blue Cross, Blue Shield (limited), Cigna, HNC, UBH, Anthem Blue Cross
Contact: Address: 3151 Airway Ave, G-1, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 & 4401 Atlantic Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 900-5006
Email: espilmft@yahoo.com
Marilyn Vierra, LCSW
Specialties: Individual Counseling (Abuse, Anxiety, Biracial/Bicultural identity and generational family gaps, College Age, Depression and Bipolar mood disorders, Family of Origin, Sexual identity, Grief bereavement, divorce, losses, Postpartum and adjustment to motherhood, Substance abuse, addictions, codependency, Spanish speaking services, Trauma, Work Stress), Couples Counseling, and Parenting & Family Counseling
Insurance: Anthem/Blue Cross PPO and HMO, HealthNet PPO, Aetna PPO, Molina
Contact: Address: 24800 Chrisanta Dr., Suite 220, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: 949-412-8235
Email: marilyn@marilynviera.com
Lorraine Ibold, LCSW
Specialties: Individual Therapy, Case Management, Co-parenting, Family Reunification, Crisis Intervention, Home Health Visits, Chemical Dependency, Immigration Evaluations, Geriatric Psychology Consult
Insurance: Cal-optima
Contact: Address: 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 134
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 541-4921
Email: lorraineiboldlcsw@gmail.com
Wes Imayanagita, LCSW
Specialties: Eclectic, CBT, EMDR, Family Systems Therapy and Spiritual Counseling, PTSD and trauma, anxiety and depression.
Insurance: Blue Cross of CA, Blue Shield Insurance Companies, CalOptima
Contact: Address: 26151 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo 92692
Phone: (714) 609-1677
Email: wesimayanagita@aol.com
Mary Madrigal, PhD
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Transgender Affirming, Gender Identity, Sexual Identity , HIV /AIDS, Aging, Trauma and Loss, Relationship Issues and Conflicts , Psychological Evaluations and Assessments
Insurance: Medicare
Contact: Address: 16152 Beach Blvd #131 Huntington Beach CA 92647
Phone: 714 – 504 – 8840
Amy Lappen, PhD
Specialties: CBT
Insurance: Medicare
Contact: Address: 3711 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 5013, Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone: 323-377-5761
Email: amylappenphd@gmail.com
Lisa Bahar, MA, LMFT
Specialties: DBT, Christian Faith Based Therapy, Cinema Therapy
Insurance: Blueshield, First HealthPlan, TriCare, TriWest, VA Choice
Contact: Address: 567 San Nicolas Drive, Suite 190, Newport Beach, CA 92660 & 30101 Town Center Drive, Suite 113, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 212-2081
Email: lisa@lisabahar.com
Diane Gaston, LMFT
Specialties: Adult Children of Narcissistic or Controlling Parents, Adult Children Of Alcoholics, Co-Dependency, Love Addiction, Assertiveness Training, Spiritual Issues, Chronic Pain, EFT, EMDR, PTSD Trauma Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem
Insurances: None. Free Phone Consultation followed by Cash, Credit Card, Health Savings Accounts or Check ($150 for a 50-minute session & $190 for an 80-minute session)
Contact: Address: 3840 Woodruff Ave #108, Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: (562) 375-4389
Email: diane@healinghopetherapy.com
Jinice Beacon, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Specialties: parenting, anger management, custody
Insurances: Cal-optima
Contact: Address: 14751 Plaza Dr., Unit F Tustin, Ca 92780
Phone: 714.544.4472
Email: jinice.beacon@gmail.com
Kristin Dunn, PhD
Specialties: works with adults in individual and couple’s therapy; treats anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, and women’s issues; psychodynamically oriented and does EMDR and Christian Counseling
Insurances: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, and Beacon
Contact: Address: 1000 Quail Street, Suite 186, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949-271-9109
Email: kdunnphd@yahoo.com
Sherri Abbassi, EdD
Specialties: adolescents with behavioral issues, self-harm behavior, suicidal thoughts and acts, as well as with couples who have a desire to improve their communication and work on resolving conflicts in their relationship.
Insurances: Magellan, Optum/United Health, Cigna, MHN, Anthem, and Aetna
Contact: Address: 23152 Verdugo Drive, Suite 150, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949-520-2720
Email: drsherri@freeyourmindmft.com
Alan Levy, PhD
Specialties: Anxiety Issues (including phobias, OCD, PTSD and panic attacks), Depression (grief/loss and other mood disorders), Men’s’ Issues (including self-esteem, stress management, and sexual concerns), Impaired Professionals (adjustment disorders), Addiction (substance abuse, gambling, and eating disorders), Relationship Issues (evaluating marital viability, improving communication, enhancing intimacy, resolving conflict, in-law and blended family issues).
Insurances: Medicare (as long as it isn’t a Medicare Advantage Plan), Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna PPO plans, MHN/Health Net and various Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans.
Contact: Address: 3151 Airway Ave Suite A-2, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (949) 689-6334
Email: alanlevyphd@gmail.com