Era Thompson-Heard

LCSW12 years of experienceNext available
4.8 (72)
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

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.

I am a licensed therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and resilience.

First session

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.”

Strengths

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.

Ideal clients

My ideal clients are individuals who have a strong motivation in reaching their treatment goals and living out their lives with meaning and purpose

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Black / African American

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Other specialties

  • Coping Skills

  • Life Transitions

  • Mood Disorders

  • Peer Relationships

  • Women's Issues

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 83416

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Meritain

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Anthem

  • Blue Cross

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Arlo

  • Blue Shield

  • Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal

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

  • 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 PASC-SEIU

  • L.A. Care Covered

  • L.A. Care Covered Direct

  • 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

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • Sutter Health Plan

  • IHSS Healthy Workers

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

Reviews and ratings

4.8 rating (72)12 reviews
August 26, 2026

Very honest therapist who has a calm demeanor and works to push you to your goals as well as has patience to meet you where you are.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 5 with Era
August 7, 2026

I have had a handful of sessions with Era Thompson-Heard so far. My experience with Era is that she is an attentive listener and empathetic speaker - very easy to talk to. She challenges my brain's worries and assumptions and encourages me to experiment and try things out to find solutions.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 4 with Era
July 28, 2026

Era has really empowered me by being warm, authentic, & direct. When I first started therapy I wasn't sure where I wanted my journey to go but, Era was great at keeping an open mind to help challenge me & help me explore my best self. She is great!

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 5 with Era
Schedule 60 min