Licensed to practice in California and accepts 66 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Depression and 5 more.
Amehed Shek
I am a licensed social worker with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, and addiction. I have experience working with adults, including Veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community, and provide a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to care. As a native Spanish speaker, I offer services in both English and Spanish. I also have extensive experience working with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), helping clients navigate personal and workplace concerns effectively.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the initial session, I begin by introducing myself and providing a brief overview of my professional background and therapeutic approach. The session then focuses on completing a comprehensive psychosocial assessment, which helps to establish a holistic understanding of the client's history, strengths, challenges, current concerns, and goals for treatment. Additionally, we review and establish safety protocols, discuss therapeutic boundaries and expectations, and collaboratively develop an initial treatment plan tailored to the client's needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am deeply committed to the work I do. Over the past 12 years as a social worker, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse population of individuals from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. My clinical experience includes working extensively with Veterans coping with PTSD and co-occurring disorders, supporting them in their recovery and long-term maintenance. Additionally, my work with adults navigating significant life changes and transitions has equipped me with the clinical tools and insight necessary to effectively support individuals who are motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with clients who are in the contemplation stage of change or beyond—those who recognize the need for support and are ready to actively engage in the therapeutic process. When an individual is motivated to pursue meaningful change, the therapeutic alliance becomes a powerful tool for progress. In my experience, this readiness fosters a collaborative dynamic that significantly enhances treatment outcomes.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
Anger Management
Life Transitions
Military/Veterans
School Issues
Substance Misuse
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
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 - $150 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)
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
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)
CBT helps individuals identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors, learn new coping strategies, and develop skills to manage their symptoms effectively. It is a flexible and adaptive therapy that can be tailored to address the unique challenges of anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy helps individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and addiction by setting goals, identifying strengths and past successes, and encouraging small, incremental changes. Its future-focused and resource-based approach empowers clients to envision and create a better future.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing enhances motivation and commitment to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence, strengthening self-efficacy, and aligning the client’s actions with their core values and goals. Its techniques of empathy, open-ended questioning, reflective listening, and affirmations make it particularly effective for addressing anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps individuals deal with anxiety, depression, and addiction by promoting acceptance of their internal experiences, encouraging mindfulness, and fostering commitment to actions that align with their values. This approach reduces the psychological struggle against difficult thoughts and feelings and promotes a more fulfilling and values-driven life.
Strength-Based
Strength-Based Therapy helps individuals with anxiety, depression, and addiction by identifying and leveraging their innate strengths and resources. This approach builds confidence, enhances self-esteem, and promotes a positive, goal-oriented focus, leading to more effective and sustainable outcomes.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 6, 2026
Hes good at what he does. Such a good guy
Verified client, age 35-44
April 24, 2026
Good person to talk to, Has good sense of humor.