Licensed to practice in California and accepts 32 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
Juanita LaMattina
(she/they)
About me
I believe in considering the whole person in their environment in treatment, including: intersectionality, unique lived experience, and intergenerational trauma. I am queer-affirming and encourage each client to embrace every part of themselves. Additionally, I have a passion for feminism, social justice, and healing from religious trauma. I have education and experience in the Health and Human Services field in addition to Child Welfare and Family Systems. These experiences have taught me the importance of community and the healthy, supportive relationships that promote thriving mental health.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
A first session is generally spent providing an assessment that will help me get to know you and what sorts of challenges you are facing that I may be able to assist you in navigating. Additionally, we will be reviewing any past experience a client has had in therapy and which interventions have been helpful or unhelpful in the past.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I utilize an eclectic variety of therapeutic methods, depending on what works best for the individual. I started my therapeutic training in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy. Additionally, I have received training in Dialectical Behavioral therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specialize in clients who are experiencing major life transitions, such as: grief, divorce, or major loss. I also specialize in religious trauma and assisting clients who are still in the process of leaving a high-control religion. I generally begin therapy utilizing a combination of Narrative therapy and Solution-Focused interventions, but have had training in a variety of therapeutic methods. For individuals who are suffering frequent and/or intense symptoms of trauma, I often utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Spirituality
Identifies as
Hispanic / Latinx
LGBTQ
Prefer not to say
White
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 - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $75 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Offers in-person in 8930 CA-89, Blairsden, CA 96103, Suite 8906
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I studied this therapeutic method during my time earning my undergraduate degree. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral techniques alongside other methods, mainly when it comes to reinforcing coping skills and reducing shame around trauma.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I do not provide full-scope Dialectical Behavior Therapy, but I have received training in providing this therapeutic method. I utilize many of the self-regulation skills that are recommended in the DBT manual, to assist clients in emotional regulation and grounding/mindfulness techniques.
EMDR
I am trained in EMDR, and have experience providing it both in-person and via Telehealth video-chat. I utilize other therapeutic techniques alongside EMDR, such as CBT and mindfulness/grounding techniques. I typically utilize EMDR for reduction of the frequency and intensity of Posttraumatic Stress disorder symptoms.
Feminist
I often incorporate Feminist therapy to focus on the unique experience and challenges of female/femme-presenting persons.
Narrative
I utilize Narrative therapy, particularly in early therapeutic sessions to assist clients in "telling their story," and identifying recurring themes and challenges they have faced throughout their life.