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Licensed to practice in California and accepts 56 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem and 10 more.

Eddie Q

LCSW, 24 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

About me

Hi there, I'm Edward, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a diverse background in my years working in the mental health field which includes having two Masters in Social Work and Criminal Justice. I have worked with families, individuals, and couples, with issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, thought disorders, and emotional disturbances. I have worked in a variety of different settings that have helped me develop a unique skill set in addressing overall mental health. Some examples include outpatient/inpatient care, hospice, the prison system, and the education system. My approach is collaborative and I strive to make my patients feel understood and heard throughout the process. I often explain to them that even though I may be the professional, they are the professionals of their own lives and it's just an honor to play a small part in supporting them.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Clients can expect someone who is curious to get to know them as a person and what type of challenges they are facing or faced and how it has impacted them.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my strengths includes patience and being able to see scenarios and situations with a nonjudgmental eye. I have learned throughout the years that many people fear being judged and in therapy, I truly feel a person should feel safe and free from barriers keeping them from improving.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with clients who are open to change and receptive to feedback along with providing feedback themselves.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Self Esteem

Other specialties

ADHD

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Coping Skills

Family Conflict

LGBTQ

Life Transitions

Men's Issues

Mood Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Identifies as

Hispanic / Latinx

Man

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Cross

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Shield

Blue Shield of California - Medicare

Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

Independence Keystone 65 HMO

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

Sutter Health Plan

IHSS Healthy Workers

Cash - $120 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

GTEB

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

L.A. Care Covered

L.A. Care Covered Direct

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Scripps Health Plan

Sharp Health Plan

Surest (formerly Bind)

Tufts Health/Cigna

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Motivational Interviewing

I use MI to help understand hoe to motivate people and understand their thought patterns in order to achieve any change that is relevant to the individual.

, 95 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

July 8, 2026

Great at helping with overall concepts of life and balance. Calm and opened minded while also helping with structure regarding plans without judgement. Able to help with conceptualizing feelings and how they impact my daily situations and future.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 3 with Eddie

June 17, 2025

Great life coach

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 5 with Eddie

May 15, 2025

In his quality of warmth he made an effort to understand and support me in various challenging topics of trauma, parenting, family, legal action and marriage. He challenged me by inviting objective perspectives with respect and care in moments of my uncertainty. I was able to reach my personal goals and be the version of myself I have always sought to be.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 21 with Eddie