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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 6 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.
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.
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.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, veterans, and individuals from sexual and gender minorities.
Cash - $140 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
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.
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.
3 ratings with written reviews
July 26, 2026
He’s kind and understanding. I never felt judged or criticized, I always left our sessions feeling like I am working on being a better version of myself. With Armando’s guidance I have grown to choose myself over others.
March 9, 2026
Very Good
July 23, 2025
I really appreciate Dr Rodriguez perspective, validation, and respect of my boundaries and emotions - i feel connected, safe and respected.