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Licensed to practice in California and accepts 46 insurances. Specializes in Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Post Partum and 9 more.

Denishia Nash

(she/her)

LCSW, 7 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I’m passionate about helping people heal, grow, and rediscover their strength. Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to go through those moments alone. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can breathe, be yourself, and begin creating the change you want to see. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, infertility, pre- and post-partum challenges, substance use, and the unique experiences of first responders, active military, and veterans. Through my work in private practice, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and hospitals, I’ve learned that everyone’s journey is different and that healing happens when we feel truly understood and supported. In our sessions, I take a collaborative and empowering approach. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, uncover your inner strengths, and build tools to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership, one that honors your story, celebrates your resilience, and helps you move toward lasting growth and balance. Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, healing from trauma, or simply wanting to reconnect with yourself, I’m here to walk alongside you. You deserve to feel grounded, hopeful, and at peace — and I’d be honored to support you on that path.

Get to know me

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

Our first session is all about getting to know you , your story, your goals, and what brought you to therapy. We’ll take time to talk about what’s been going on in your life, what you’d like to work on, and what you hope to gain from our sessions together. You can expect a safe, welcoming space where you can speak freely and at your own pace. There’s no pressure to share everything at once; we’ll go step by step and build trust as we go. I’ll ask some questions to better understand your background, experiences, and current challenges, but our conversation will flow naturally. By the end of our first meeting, we’ll start outlining a plan together identifying priorities, possible approaches, and what support feels most helpful to you. My goal is for you to leave that first session feeling heard, supported, and hopeful about the future.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. I blend evidence-based methods like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to help clients gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting change. Clients often share that they feel truly seen, supported, and empowered in our work together.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I’m best positioned to support adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck and are ready to make meaningful change. I work well with individuals navigating trauma, infertility, postpartum transitions, relationship stress, or major life adjustments. My clients are often motivated to understand themselves better, build healthier coping tools, and find balance and peace in their daily lives. Whether you’re seeking healing, clarity, or growth, I’m here to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence and compassion.

Specialties

Top specialties

Life Transitions

Mood Disorders

Postpartum

Other specialties

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Depression

Fertility & Reproduction Issues

First Responders/Healthcare Workers

Perinatal Mental Health

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

Women's Issues

I identify as

Asian / Asian American

White

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Anthem

Blue Cross

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Shield

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 - $180 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

GTEB

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

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

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT can be so helpful when we start understanding unhelpful thought patterns and learn to change our behavior.

Motivational Interviewing

helps get the client to open up and figure out where they are in the cycle of change.

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