Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 56 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 10 more.
Teisha Levi
(She/Her)
Teisha, the heart and soul behind Mental Wellness with Teisha, a mental health practice in California. Teisha is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience. As the founder of a Black, female-owned business, she is dedicated to offering mental health services that reflect her deep commitment to education, advocacy, and community support. Our practice is built on compassion, integrity, and collaboration. These core values guide us in providing the highest quality of care and ensure a respectful and empowering experience for all our clients.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session, clients can expect a warm and welcoming environment where they can share their concerns and goals. We will discuss their background, current challenges, and what they hope to achieve through our work together. I'll also explain my approach and the tools we might use. This initial session is primarily about building rapport, understanding their needs, and laying the groundwork for future sessions. Clients should leave feeling hear, validated, and with a clear sense of the path forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths are my ability to create a safe space where clients feel heard and understood. My own experiences and awareness of the unique challenges faced by women. Lastly, my ability to help clients identify practical strategies to overcome anxiety, depression, and career challenges.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I'm best positioned to serve women particularly women of color or those who identify as Black or African American. These clients are often eager to improve their lives but may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, career challenges, and interpersonal conflicts. They seek a supportive space to explore their experiences, gain practical tools, and develop strategies for personal growth and empowerment. By addressing cultural and societal factors, I ca provide tailored guidance that resonates with their unique perspectives and needs.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Anger Management
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Mood Disorders
Postpartum
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Texas
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
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
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
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
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 - Medicaid
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based practice, backed by research demonstrating the effectiveness for various mental health conditions. Its structured approach, goals oriented, empowering practices helps address the root causes of distress and equip clients with tools for long-term resilience.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution Focused Therapy is used for several different reasons. Importantly, it's goal-oriented, its collaborative, and it helps the clients create action steps and while envisioning a positive outcome.
4 ratings with written reviews
February 16, 2026
I worked with Teisha during my pregnancy and found her support helpful during that season. However, in the postpartum period, when emotions and schedules can be especially unpredictable, I found the structure much less flexible. If you are newly postpartum, I would recommend making sure you have a very consistent schedule before working with her, as there is little room for last-min adjustments. While I understand the importance of policies, I personally needed more flexibility during that time.
Verified client, age 35-44
December 9, 2025
My conversation with Teisha was great. I feel like we covered a lot of good ground for an initial intake call. I appreciated her questions and thoughtfulness. I felt comfortable sharing with her and I felt she was really able to understand what I need from therapy after listening to me.
Verified client, age 25-34
August 21, 2025
Teisha is always reminding me that what I am feeling comes from reasoning and never judges me for it.