Armando Rodriguez, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Armando Rodriguez

Armando Rodriguez

(he/him)

LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual

Hello, my name is Armando Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in Los Angeles, California. I obtained my Master's degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and have been practicing for 4 years. My focus is on helping clients from diverse backgrounds, with particular attention to individuals facing minority stress, PTSD, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship problems, with an emphasis on cultural and sexual orientation and gender minorities.

Get to know me

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

For the first session we would go over quick introductions as well as discuss reasons why the client is seeking treatment. We would then move on to tailoring a treatment plan based on the clients presenting specific needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a member of the LGBT community, I have personally experienced and witnessed the unique challenges and obstacles that individuals within our community often encounter.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, veterans, and individuals from sexual and gender minorities.

About Armando Rodriguez

Armando Rodriguez offers therapy covered by CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal), San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.

I identify as

Man

Specialties

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $120 per sessionAetnaAetna - MedicareAll SaversAnthemAvMedBlue CrossBlue Shield (MHSA) MagellanCalViva Health (Medi-Cal)Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)CignaCommunity Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)EAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Net (Medi-Cal)Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalHumana - MedicareHumana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)L.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-CalScripps Health PlanSharp Health PlanSurest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health/CignaUnited Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/OptumUnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize CBT, which focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My goal is to aid clients in restructuring their thought processes in order to confront their fears in a controlled manner and engage in activities that can improve their mood.

Psychodynamic

I provide client-centered and culturally sensitive psychodynamic therapy to assist individuals from diverse backgrounds in understanding their deep motivations, conflicts, and emotions that influence their behavior and mental well-being. My goal is to help people make significant personal growth and lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of psychological distress rather than simply managing symptoms.