Licensed to practice in California and accepts 33 insurances. Specializes in Career Counseling, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Self Esteem and 4 more.
Josh Ellis
(he/him)
Through connection, empathy and a non-judgmental approach, I offer ways to help you discover what may be blocking you from finding your true path in life. By not seeing an individual for what symptoms they have or what is affecting them, I am more interested in helping you find what is the cause of symptoms and how to process them. I work with adults from all backgrounds. I am also open to any culture, belief, identification or orientation. All are welcome. I base all individual therapy on a client-focused approach and adapt sessions to the needs of each person.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I begin all sessions by reviewing informed consent, practice policy and privacy practices. Next, I let clients ask any questions they have of me (who I am, how I work, etc.), since I'm not sure who actually reads my bio. Lastly, I provide the choice of letting clients talk about reasons for coming to therapy or I can ask questions to get things started.
The treatment methods and tools I utilize
I describe myself as a "Swiss Army Knife" in my approach to sessions. I don't have one specialized modality that I try to fit people into. All sessions start with Client-Centered Therapy to build trust and allow the therapeutic relationship to build. From there, we follow the direction that feels right to the client after using tools from different modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, IFS, EFT).
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Everyone has their own individual path in life and no two people are exactly the same. My career path as a therapist had several stops along the way, including college athletics and non-profit food banks. I would be honored to have the opportunity to not only learn your story but join with you in moving towards your goals and path in life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am interested in working with those who are going through important life changes/stages and need help processing, unpacking or getting organized to take the next step in life.
Specialties
Top specialties
Career Counseling
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self Esteem
Other specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Peer Relationships
I identify as
Man
White
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
AvMed
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 - $175 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
4 ratings with written reviews
May 27, 2025
I have tried different therapists and modalities through the years with some success. Working with Josh is the first time everything is finally coming together. I am able to live more authentically and with a peace I did not know was possible.
Verified client, age 45-54
April 30, 2025
No pressure therapy, Josh realizes all the decisions have to come within myself. I've never had a moment where you have to do this or have to do that or else. I don't want to sound like an ad but him and I know that there's going to be life after Josh and ultimately I'm the one who has to make life choice decisions which has made me a better patient, student.
Verified client, age 55-64
March 4, 2025
I feel very heard and validated after our first session and I look forward to working with him going forward.