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Licensed to practice in California and accepts 74 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression and 11 more.

Dalia Villafane

(she/her)

LCSW, 15 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
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About me

Migdalia Villafane or “Dalia” as she prefers to be called believes that the therapeutic relationship is to assist individuals through therapy, changing the individuals’ lives for the better. Because this relationship is so essential, she believes it is important that she provides a safe, open and non-judgmental atmosphere where an individual can feel at ease. She knows that no single approach is the right one for every individual, so, she utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused, Family Systems, as well as mindfulness training. Her educational background includes an MSW from the University of Southern California and she is licensed in the state of California as an LCSW.

Get to know me

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

Clients can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where they feel respected, valued, and heard. Therapy is a collaborative process, and clients are encouraged to share only what feels comfortable and safe as trust and the therapeutic relationship develop over time. An overview of the therapy process, including its purpose, expectations, and limitations, will be provided to help clients feel informed and empowered. Clients are encouraged to ask questions at any point throughout treatment to foster understanding, promote transparency, and enhance their sense of safety and comfort within the therapeutic space.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My biggests strengths is in addressing generational issues, domestic violence and breaking cycles.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

The ideal client is an adult, ages 18 through older adulthood, who is open to the therapeutic process and motivated to explore meaningful ways to improve their overall well-being and quality of life. They are willing to engage actively in treatment, reflect on their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and collaborate in developing effective coping strategies and solutions. Ideal clients are committed to applying the skills learned in therapy between sessions and completing agreed-upon homework assignments, as these activities help reinforce progress and promote lasting change.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anger Management

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

Child or Adolescent

Coping Skills

Family Conflict

Grief

Mood Disorders

Parenting

Peer Relationships

Racism

School Issues

Self Esteem

Self-Harming

Identifies as

Christian

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Lucent Health

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Ambetter from Health Net

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Cross

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Shield

Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Cash - $80 per session

Centivo

Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

GTEB

Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Health Net (Commercial)

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)

Blue Shield of California - Medicare

Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

Independence Keystone 65 HMO

L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

L.A. Care Covered

L.A. Care Covered Direct

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)

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

Sutter Health Plan

IHSS Healthy Workers

Tufts Health/Cigna

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Christian Counseling

I apply Christian/faith based principles when requested by my clients and how they might apply them them to their daily lives.

, 22 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

August 19, 2026

I'm really grateful and thankful that I found Dalia. I think that we are perfect match. Everything seems so easy and it just flows and makes therapy very very rewarding.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 2 with Dalia

June 23, 2026

Always nice to talk to and always leave feeling better. Dalia is caring and offers great solutions! Grateful to have met her.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Dalia