Licensed to practice in California and accepts 36 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression
Shawna Swanson
(she/her)
Hi! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I have been practicing for over 16 years. I received my Master's Degree from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. My focus is to build on your strengths, while supporting your needs with research backed treatment methods. Our work would include supporting positive behavioral changes and improving your relationship to your thoughts and beliefs.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I emphasize a warm, compassionate, and positively reinforced approach, in a pleasant, and safe, environment. I feel very privileged to be able to join with you on your journey for improved mental health.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with anyone who is motivated for change, and eager to assist individuals who need help with stress, depression, anxiety, relational problems, life transitions, self esteem, and parenting issues.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
I identify as
Christian
White
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
Ambetter from Health Net
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 - $120 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
GTEB
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize evidenced-based practices to assist you in identifying problems, becoming aware of unhealthy or unhelpful thinking patterns, assisting you reshaping thoughts and adjusting responsive behaviors, and setting up an action plan with measurable goals.
1 rating with written reviews
August 23, 2025
I was given her name by calling the office and they set the appointment up with her. Shes very friendly and makes me feel comfortable to open up to her.