Licensed to practice in California and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 10 more.
Adriana Benamor
(she/her)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in grief/loss, difficulty adjusting, anxiety and depression. I utilize an eclectic approach when working with clients, but primarily drawing from my work with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), as well as the DBT skills (dialectical behavioral therapy) mindfulness skills I have acquired in my experience. I have had an extensive background in healthcare as a community hospital social worker, as well as experience with hospice patients and their families.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, I like to start the process of truly getting to know you and your current situation. I come into session with no other agenda other than to really see and hear you as you are now.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Clients have shared that they appreciate my ability to gently challenge negative thinking, all without feeling judged. I have a strict "no-judgement" policy, because thoughts are just that...thoughts! Its what we choose to do with those thoughts that matters.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My approach tends to be a good fit for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, challenges adjusting to life transitions, those experiencing grief/loss, or those having difficulty navigating chronic health conditions. I find I am most helpful when clients come to therapy with at least a curiosity for the process. It is then my job to build your trust and establish our collaboration in your care.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Other specialties
Addiction
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Health/Medical Issues
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Women's Issues
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $25 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensively used CBT to treat those with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, grief/loss, and challenges with chronic illness. Although there is a specific framework to this treatment method, I believe that one size does not fit all, and make sure each treatment plan is tailored to each client.
2 ratings with written reviews
June 9, 2026
Adriana is a great listener and was thorough in her explanation and the direction she gave me.
Verified client, age 45-54
May 29, 2026
Adriana is an amazing therapist. She’s extremely empathetic, validating, knowledgeable, and gently pushes me in the right direction while being right beside me. She also remembers everything we’ve said and follows up on things. I love her.