Licensed to practice in California and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma and PTSD and 5 more.
(she/her)
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of practice in the community and more than twenty years of experience in the social services sector. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of advocating for and assisting victim-survivors of various forms of trauma. In addition, I work with individuals that are struggling with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS). My work extends to individuals and families from a wide array of cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as diverse life experiences. I am deeply committed to creating an inclusive and affirming environment, ensuring that every individual feels seen and supported.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then explore the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
With over ten years of experience working with clients, I have developed a trusted and compassionate approach to helping individuals. Together, we work to (a) identify the root causes of your challenges and (b) create a personalized plan that fosters growth and leads to meaningful, measurable progress. My approach is tailored to honor the unique experiences, backgrounds, and identities of each individual, ensuring a supportive and affirming space for all.
I work with adults across various stages of life who are eager to grow but may not yet have the tools to turn their aspirations into reality. Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious as they navigate life’s challenges. I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and identities, including those within LGBTQ communities, can build the skills and confidence needed to achieve their personal and professional goals.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Compassion Focused
I have been using CFT in my practice for over six years with clients with histories of trauma, struggling with feelings of shame and self-criticism. In this treatment, clients learn to develop skills to be kind and compassionate with oneself and others, leading to feelings of safety and acceptance.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using CBT for over eight years in my practice to assist clients in managing depression, general anxiety disorder, panic disorder, anger issues and stress. Clients also learn how maladaptive thoughts impact their emotions and behaviors. In this treatment, clients learn how to identify, challenge and modify negative thoughts patterns in order to change their responses to various difficult situations.
Motivational Interviewing
In this collaborative, nonjudgment, empathetic approach, I assist and support clients in implementing life changes. In partnership with client, their unresolved ambivalence towards is explored and we tap into their internal resources and skills needed to implement change.
3 ratings with written reviews
September 6, 2025
thank you for always making me feel safe in how I feel
February 9, 2025
This was my first meeting with Beni and I hope that there will be some room to further discuss my mental wellbeing. Beni was very empathetic and understanding.
February 8, 2025
Thank you for the book recommendation, "On Second Thought". I look forward to reading it.