Licensed to practice in California and accepts 40 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and 5 more.
Era Thompson-Heard
Hi! and thank you for visiting my profile. I am a licensed therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and resilience. My work integrates evidence-based practices with a compassionate, client-centered approach. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, OCD, depression, life transitions, heal from trauma, and build stronger relationships—with others and with themselves. I tailor therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. At the core of my practice is the belief that lasting change comes from both insight and action.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session, I will conduct a biopsychosocial assessment. This assessment covers things like your current concerns, your mental health history, family background, relationships, stressors, and strengths. The goal is to get a full picture of who you are—not just the symptoms—so I can support you in the most helpful and personalized way.”
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a therapist, my greatest strengths lie in my ability to create a space where clients feel both safe and challenged. I combine warmth, empathy, and deep listening with clear, actionable support.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are individuals who have a strong motivation in reaching their treatment goals and living out their lives with meaning and purpose
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Women's Issues
I identify as
Black / African 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
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
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
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)
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
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
9 ratings with written reviews
July 1, 2026
Very kind. I felt heard and hopeful after our meeting.
Verified client, age 45-54
July 1, 2026
attentive, professional, and seems to take her career serious. Asked necessary questions for our intake session.
Verified client, age 35-44
June 6, 2026
Era has calm energy that has made me comfortable to speak with. Balanced, sweet, and serious about her craft; she gets two thumbs up from me!