Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 58 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Grief, Life Transitions and 4 more.
(she/her)
Hi, I'm Ana. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy as you are the expert in your own life and experiences. In our therapeutic partnership, I aim to help you untangle the thoughts and emotions you’re stuck on, support you in tough conversations, and strengthen your coping skills. With a background in medical social work, I focus on making space for processing illness, loss and grief. I am also here to help navigate intergenerational and cross-cultural relationships as I empathize with these challenges as a 1st generation multicultural Asian American.
We will start with introductions and expectations, then identify your challenges and goals. If you feel we are the right match, we will explore options and strategies to help you get to where you hope to see yourself in one month to six months. Our sessions are for you to express what you’re comfortable with, and as you grow, there will always be room to switch gears if needed.
I carry a sense of warmth, humor, and openness when creating a supportive environment. I am committed to meeting you where you are at and working with you on a plan that is understandable and applicable to your needs.
I enjoy helping individuals who might have been hesitant to therapy in the past or who are new to therapy. My specialties are with older adults, 2nd generation children of immigrants or immigrants, Asian Americans, and adjustment to chronic illness and grief. You might be curious and eager to improve but don't yet have the tools, or are feeling stuck and overwhelmed by a big life transition but want to see some changes in yourself. You prefer short-term to medium-term treatment.
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Grief
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Anxiety
Family Conflict
Health/Medical Issues
Self Esteem
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
California
New York
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
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
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 - $130 per session
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
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)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
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
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Integrative
My therapeutic approach is integrative based on the needs of the person I am working with. I draw from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.