Licensed to practice in California and accepts 71 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Career Counseling, Self Esteem and 3 more.
Dynesha Crooks
About me
Welcome! I’m Dynesha Crooks, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a Medical Social Worker for over 18 years. I am a lover of mindfulness and an advocate for mental wellness. I truly believe all can benefit from supportive guidance during life events, especially while dealing with grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. I approach every situation in a supportive and empathetic manner in order to assist individuals feel validated and encouraged. Let's make mental health MATTER together!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our initial session, we will explore and discuss what your goals are. I would also like to learn who you are as a person. In our future sessions together I will allow space for you to be your authentic self by crafting a supportive and inspiring environment to help you explore and heal.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Over the past 18 years my desire to connect with and help others is what drives me to do what I do. Determination to combat stereotypes and stigmas surrounding mental health conditions is what fuels my passion. In addition, my desire to engage in meaningful work as it brings about changes in people’s lives is what helps me continue my journey.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Self Esteem
Other specialties
Anger Management
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
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)
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $120 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 (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)
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)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Strength-Based
I like to use Strength based therapy as it focuses on identifying and utilizing your existing strength to address challenges and improve mental well-being. I also use this method as ultimately it leads to benefits like increase self-esteem, motivation, resilience, a more positive outlook, and better coping mechanisms. It also focuses on promoting a sense of empowerment and hopefulness by leveraging inherent capabilities in individuals.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 30, 2025
Her personality was very engaging and made me want to share more. I'm glad I selected her to be my therapist. She made me feel like I wasn't being judged.
Verified client, age 25-34
February 25, 2025
Dynesha was wonderful, she had great questions, and it was easy to share with her.