Licensed to practice in California and accepts 35 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Career Counseling, Military/Veterans and 10 more.
Erisa Nishizawa
(she/her)
Hi there, I am am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my masters from Azusa Pacific University and have been practicing for 8 years. Are you looking for a safe space where you can be your true self and process through unresolved problems/events? I truly believe that you are capable of overcoming hardships on your own, however sometimes it can get really intense and difficult to cope alone. Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, stress related to career/school, feeling depressed or anxious, I am here to help. Taking the first step in seeking therapy can feel like a big decision but I am proud of you. You deserve to feel seen, acknowledged, and heal to grow. In our sessions, I will meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the barriers holding you back, while providing you with my observations and thoughts.
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. We will also go over history of your challenges and your family history/dynamics. Together we can identify what is not working and get you back on track by exploring new ways that work for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am experiences working with the military and have training in military culture and concerns in the systems, challenges experienced by active duty service members, veterans, and their families. I can also help you identify the root cause of your challenges and create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with young adults who are sailing through life transitions (in the first few years of their career, career changes, schools, relationships, moves, decision making/problem solving, and countless life stressors). My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers. I also enjoy working with couples and families that are wanting to improve their dynamics and communication. I integrate mindfulness and self-care tools to help manage anxiety and depression.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Military/Veterans
Other specialties
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting
Racism
School Issues
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Cash - $180 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is an approach that is used to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We will also explore coping strategies together that works for you and develop new ways of managing moods and wellbeing. I use mindfulness interventions to promote relaxation while becoming present and focused.
7 ratings with written reviews
June 20, 2026
I appreciated her honesty and perspective
Verified client, age 55-64
October 23, 2025
Super kind, I felt very comfortable talking with Erisa
Verified client, age 25-34
October 17, 2025
really appreciate how comfortable you made the setting, looking forward to our future sessions.