Gerald Anderson

LMFT (he/him)32 years of experienceNext available
4.4 (89)
Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent

Hi, my name is Gerald Anderson. I am a licensed Therapist in California, an LMFT. I have worked as a therapist for a long time. Helping people from many diverse back grounds. I have worked with couples, individuals, and children, helping them to have the support and the tools to process and work through their problems, marital conflicts.

I have also worked with drug involved individuals, who are in recovery and I am familiar with the 12 step process.

I have also worked with drug involved individuals, who are in recovery and I am familiar with the 12 step process.

First session

In our first session we will talk about your problems or marital issues. I will learn about you, you will learn about me, and together we will work on a treatment plan that you feel comfortable with to address any of the questions you may have about the process of therapy.

Strengths

I have a great deal of experience understanding emotional and marital issues, and how they block growth both for individuals and for couples.

Ideal clients

I have worked with a very diverse background of people.

Treatment methods

Couples Counseling

I use a perspective based approach to couples counseling based on, the work or Robert Selman who developed a developmental approach to counseling and therapy. I Also use a family systems approach as well as ,cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I help couples develop perspectives toward each others emotions, in order to be responsive to their partners needs. This facilitates the development, of a coordinated perspective on their relationship.

Family Therapy

I use family therapy, to help families develop appropraite boundaries with each other to discourage conflict, and negative behaviors.

Psychodynamic

I use this therapy to help clients resolve issues related to PTSD.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Man

  • White

Top specialties

  • Addiction

  • Anxiety

  • Couples Counseling

Other specialties

  • ADHD

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Domestic Violence

  • Eating Disorders

  • Family Therapy

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 28246

  • UtahLicense 14122479-3902

Accepted insurance

  • All Savers

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Anthem

  • Blue Cross

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Blue Shield

  • Cash - $80 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah

  • Regence Group Administrators

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

4.4 rating (89)10 reviews
June 1, 2026

I shared one vulnerable childhood history and instead of gathering more data or data about my partner, he hyper-focused on that as being the root of most of our problems and was much too conclusory in our very first session and drew unreasonable conclusions about the reason for our conflicts without trying to understand more clearly or deeply and it worsened our relations - very reckless

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Gerald
May 13, 2026

Lack of confidentiality and professionalism. Quick to judge

Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 2 with Gerald
April 28, 2026

Gerald’s style was not a good fit for our family. We came to Gerald to improve our mother son relationship. My son is a 17 year old who has behavioral problems and a traumatic past. Although my son was arguing with the therapist, it’s inappropriate for a therapist to respond to any patient with the words and I quote, “ you don’t know how to live your fucking life”. Let alone saying that to 17-year-old boy.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 2 with Gerald
Schedule 60 min