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Doris Muchirahondo

LMFT, 14 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Virtual
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About me

Hi, I’m Doris Anne Muchirahondo, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and expertise. I specialize in supporting children/adolescents like you who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. For instance, one of my clients felt crushed by workplace stress and family conflicts, which led to emotional outbursts and strained relationships. Through therapy, we worked together to identify triggers, develop healthier communication skills, and create coping strategies that restored balance in their life. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, or emotional burnout, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. Let’s work together to move toward the fulfilling, connected, and joyful life you deserve.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, and then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strength as a provider lies in my ability to combine over 15 years of experience working with young professionals with a proven approach to foster growth and change. I excel at helping clients identify the root causes of their challenges whether they stem from anxiety, stress, or relationship dynamics and creating tailored, actionable plans that lead to measurable progress. Through a collaborative and compassionate process, I empower my clients to navigate obstacles, build resilience, and achieve their goals, whether personal or professional. My expertise lies in not only addressing immediate concerns but also equipping clients with long-term tools for success.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize in working with children and adolescents facing behavioral challenges or navigating family stress. My ideal clients are young individuals who are eager to improve their situation but feel stuck and lack the tools to make meaningful changes. These clients often struggle with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or misunderstood, and their behaviors may reflect deeper emotional struggles or unmet needs. I help these children and teens develop practical coping strategies, build emotional awareness, and improve communication within their families. Together, we work toward reducing conflict, fostering resilience, and creating a more balanced and peaceful life at home and beyond.

Specialties

Top specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Autism

Other specialties

Anger Management
Career Counseling
Child or Adolescent
Learning Disabilities

I identify as

Black / African American
Woman

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

As an LMFT with extensive experience, I have utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core treatment method in helping clients manage a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, anger management, and relationship challenges. My training in CBT equips me to guide clients in identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, reframing negative beliefs, and fostering healthier behavioral responses. It helps me explore the client’s concerns and identify specific thought patterns contributing to distress.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California
Nevada

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $200 per session
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
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 - 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)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
, 77 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

July 28, 2025

Great lady. Listens wells …

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Doris

May 27, 2025

I previously provided a detailed evaluation. Nothing has changed significantly since then.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 13 with Doris

April 14, 2025

Mrs. Doris was absolutely a breath of fresh air. Ive been through several Therapists and she was by far the best person. very informative, very fun and easy to open up to and had great advice. Love her already.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Doris