Licensed to practice in California and accepts 33 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders and 3 more.
Carla Bryant
My name is Carla Bryant and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I have experience providing individual therapy for those in school, adults who have experienced homelessness, justice-involved clients and individuals who have experienced physical and sexual abuse. I have worked with clients who have experienced loss, self-esteem issues, sexual exploitation, PTSD, parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and many other impairments that prevent them from being the best versions of themselves. I believe that healing can begin at any stage in life and that it is a process, best explored with someone you are comfortable with. I understand therapy may be difficult for some to engage in but your journey towards change and healing will be rewarding. As a therapist, I will always provide a safe space for you to explore your needs and voice your concerns. My goal is to guide and assist you in finding your peace and purpose in life. Though this is not an easy task and at times it may be difficult to discuss situations involving family, work, relationships, and life, please know that I will work together with you during this process. Change is possible and never forget you are worth it! Let’s begin your journey.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session with me will be a way for us to get to know one another. I will be discussing in detail your intake form, to ensure all information is accurate, and to add information that may be missing. This also gives us the opportunity to see if we are the best fit for one another, as it is important that you find a therapist who can assist you in reaching your goals. I look forward to meeting you.
The treatment methods and tools I utilize
Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal therapy, Solutions focused, Attachment-Based, and Culturally Sensitive treatment.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
It is important for me to actively listen to my clients while being non-judgmental. I also strive to be consistent in my services provided to clients. I try to ensure that there is always a level of honesty and open communication between myself and my client. I excel in providing quality services, which can only strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Teen counseling Adults Justice Involved Individuals Individuals with disabilities Individuals with financial disadvantages, including low income. Parenting Single parents Teen mothers Homeless individuals Teens involved with probation. Teens involved in the foster care system. Seniors Survivors of abuse Minorities Bi-racial clients
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Other specialties
Anger Management
Child or Adolescent
School Issues
I identify as
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 - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Shield
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 - $120 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
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)
Location
Virtual
6 ratings with written reviews
August 22, 2025
Carla is the best therapist I have ever worked with. She is straight forward and solution oriented. She listens but also helps bring me back to the goals that we are working toward.
Verified client, age 35-44
August 11, 2025
Honestly, I am a semi functioning human because of Carla. I am grateful to have her in my corner.
Verified client, age 35-44
July 11, 2025
Carla has really helped me get to a better place mentally and is very open minded. Helps me talk about personal stuff that I would never think of telling anyone else, and her feedback is authentic. You don’t find that very much in people any more.