Licensed to practice in California and accepts 70 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 5 more.
I am a LCSW with over 8 years of experience working as a therapist & life coach. My clients have consisted of those dealing with stress/anxiety, depression, work stress/burnout, interpersonal relationship conflicts, and those dealing with life transitions. I work with clients 18 and older. I also work with several college age adults dealing with the integration into adult life, campus living/being away from home, and understanding who they are as they transition into adulthood.
I believe in treating all with respect, sensitivity, compassion, & direct honesty. Our dialog will be geared towards your needs & growth. Our interactions are personable so you can feel as comfortable as possible with no feelings of being pushed or judgement.
My strengths as a therapist and life coach are I am honest, direct, do not judge, and personable. Additionally, I have life experience as a single mother, as a minority, and as a human which makes me relatable.
I enjoy working with ages 18 to 25 in common areas like identity formation, transitioning into adulthood, career/education stress, relationship issues, mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, etc.), substance use, and self-esteem struggles. I also enjoy working with ages 26-35 in areas such as career pressure, work-life balance, relationship/marriage concerns, financial stress, fertility/parenthood struggles, mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, stress), and identity exploration. With ages 36-45, I enjoy working in areas of midlife crisis, career shifts, parenting challenges, marital issues, mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, etc.), divorce, grief and loss, and caregiving responsibilities.
Other specialties
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
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
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Eclectic
I have worked with clients in a range of concerns including depression/anxiety/relationship issues/stress/life transitions. My therapy style is open, interactive, engaging, & honest. I believe in treating all with respect, sensitivity, compassion, & direct honesty. My approach is an eclectic one which combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-based therapy, mindfulness, supportive therapy& motivational interviewing.
7 ratings with written reviews
June 18, 2026
From the first session, I felt comfortable, heard, and genuinely supported. I appreciate and feel thankful for the honest, direct feedback that helps me grow while still feeling safe and respected. The balance of kindness, humor, and authenticity makes it easy to open up. The conversations feel real and often give me a new perspective. I never feel rushed or dismissed and always leave feeling understood, encouraged, and grateful for the support.
May 7, 2026
I left this session feeling emotionally unsafe and dismissed. During a vulnerable moment when I asked for clarification about something the Asja said, she looked at my husband and smiled instead of responding professionally. Whether intentional or not, it felt mocking and humiliating. I expected a neutral and supportive environment where both people felt heard and respected, but I left feeling invalidated and uncomfortable expressing my feelings openly.
March 17, 2026
I love that she doesn't mess around with feedback. I have things I need to hear that are more constructive than just what people want to hear. She will always be honest.