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Licensed to practice in California and accepts 56 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD

John Casey

LCSW, 9 years of experience
Authentic
Direct
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

I am a therapist with ample life experience, as well as experience serving the client populations of California. I will meet you where you are and have the ability to empathize with you on many levels. I will listen, encourage and support you in a non-judgmental environment. Feel free to express yourself how you like and be open about how you feel. Let's begin this journey and make some progress together.

Get to know me

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

I will listen to you, be patient and take my time to get to know you and what you would like help with on our journey together.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am unique because I have lived and worked in many different environments. I have a desire to continuously learn and to make a difference in the lives of others.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am positioned to assist Individuals in different areas and phases of their lives. I am open to assist anyone who wants to be open and honest about their feelings and get help.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Black / African American

Man

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Cross

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Shield

Blue Shield of California - Medicare

Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

Independence Keystone 65 HMO

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 - $110 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

GTEB

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Scripps Health Plan

Sharp Health Plan

Surest (formerly Bind)

Tufts Health/Cigna

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

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

This explains the relation between a person's thoughts, feelings and actions

Motivational Interviewing

Discusses a person's motivations and the thoughts that go into this

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

We discuss solutions for life's challenges and cuts through the chase to get toward resolutions quicker

, 16 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

September 19, 2025

Great session. Thanks John!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 5 with John

August 29, 2025

John is very caring and realistic. He has compassion but doesn’t sugar coat issues. He seems trustworthy and is very funny. Plus, he gets life has lived experience to share and is very relatable! I’m extremely grateful for the time we get to spend working towards me being my best self.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 6 with John

July 21, 2025

John seems personable, relatable and honest. He had a calm speaking tone and is friendly. I look forward to more sessions!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with John