Licensed to practice in California and accepts 74 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem and 10 more.
Mark G Koch
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About me
Hello, You may have often heard some people say that therapy is for only those with a mental illness or are "crazy". I'm Mark G. Koch and have been a licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1996, and I can honestly tell you that those type of statements are a myth. Everyone has a view of how the world works and we use the tools we have to deal with our issues, but occasionally there comes a time when a problem arises that we have no answer to. At this point we become "stuck". You can say that these are the cards life has dealt you and do nothing, or you can get help to learn new ways to see your world and use new tools to change your world. You have the strength and you have the power and somewhere in your mind, you have the answers. My job is to help you find them and to show you how to use them, so that you can begin to move towards whatever your goals are for your world. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including private practice, psychiatric hospitals, County Mental Health, non-profit organizations and most recently utilizing remote virtual therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. My expertise in is Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other Anxiety Disorders along with Depression, but I also have had a multitude of experience with Personality Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorders, and with dual diagnosis. A dual diagnosis is when a person has a mental health issue such as depression, and is also dealing with a drug/alcohol issue. Having said all of this, I actually have had a great amount of success dealing with adolescents, those having relationship issues, and communication between couples. I look forward to hearing from you.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I seem to have a different way of looking at someone's issues, for often I have been able to listen to and observe what many other clinicians may miss. Most people feel that they are alone in their issues and often feel embarrassed in talking about certain things because they may be the only person who is dealing with that issue. What a person can learn from me, is that no matter how strange your issue or thoughts may be, there are many others with the same issue, feeling the same way you are. We all are different, but in some ways we are all the same. I utilize analogies and stories that pertain to the persons life, so that they can understand their issue, without having to hear a lot of "big psych words". I don't like big psych words.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My biggest strength is something that I never studied or was taught. Since I was a child I have always watched other people and tried to understand what they were doing and why. Such as two people arguing in a shopping mall. After all these years, I have been able to see patterns in human behavior, that has actually helped me in seeing patterns that one may live their lives by. It is often these patterns that need to change and not the person. I also have discovered a simple technique that has allowed me to get adolescents to talk with me. If you have ever tried to talk to a teenager, then you know it is the same in therapy. Please note: The calendar that you see on this site does not always correspond exactly to my personal schedule. I may have to change appt times if needed.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, communication issues (especially for couples), adolescents (all issues), personality disorders, transitioning from different life phases (empty nest, divorce, youth to adult)
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Depression
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Identifies as
Man
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 - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
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)
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
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)
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
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This is the closest treatment method to the style of therapy I use. I have developed my own style of therapy over the years but Cognitive Behavioral Therapy makes the most sense to me and it is much clearer and easier to understand. Not just for the clients but for me also, since I do not care for big psych words. The concept is fairly easy. Changing your thoughts, changes your mood and emotions, which changes your behaviors, which change your thoughts and so on.
17 ratings with written reviews
August 29, 2026
It can be very challenging to find the right fit when looking for a therapist for your family but we got lucky and found Mark he has been great for our needs thank you Mark
Verified client, age 35-44
August 11, 2026
I am grateful that I was able to find Mark through my normal health care provider. My biggest obstacle when it comes to therapy is finding someone that I am comfortable talking with. I am a very different kind of person and regular therapy does not seem to understand me as an individual. I am super thankful to have someone now to talk about my personal life with. I need to improve my way of thinking over "making my relationship work". I now have options and someone to talk to. It's a good day!
Verified client, age 45-54
August 7, 2026
I was drawn to see if this provider was a good fit due to two main things: 1. experience in both life and profession to likely be able to have experience in some way with most of my life experiences thus far and 2. Something that wasn't too standard in their bio or approach. Mark self ~proclaims unconventional / non~"text book" approaches as a general. So far this seems to allow both the therapeutic relationship and client~directed care be less intimidating. He simplifies things in the best way