Licensed to practice in California and accepts 55 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem and 10 more.
Hi there, I'm Edward, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a diverse background in my years working in the mental health field which includes having two Masters in Social Work and Criminal Justice. I have worked with families, individuals, and couples, with issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, thought disorders, and emotional disturbances. I have worked in a variety of different settings that have helped me develop a unique skill set in addressing overall mental health. Some examples include outpatient/inpatient care, hospice, the prison system, and the education system. My approach is collaborative and I strive to make my patients feel understood and heard throughout the process. I often explain to them that even though I may be the professional, they are the professionals of their own lives and it's just an honor to play a small part in supporting them.
Clients can expect someone who is curious to get to know them as a person and what type of challenges they are facing or faced and how it has impacted them.
One of my strengths includes patience and being able to see scenarios and situations with a nonjudgmental eye. I have learned throughout the years that many people fear being judged and in therapy, I truly feel a person should feel safe and free from barriers keeping them from improving.
I enjoy working with clients who are open to change and receptive to feedback along with providing feedback themselves.
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Cash - $120 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 - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
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 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 Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Motivational Interviewing
I use MI to help understand hoe to motivate people and understand their thought patterns in order to achieve any change that is relevant to the individual.
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June 17, 2025
Great life coach
May 15, 2025
In his quality of warmth he made an effort to understand and support me in various challenging topics of trauma, parenting, family, legal action and marriage. He challenged me by inviting objective perspectives with respect and care in moments of my uncertainty. I was able to reach my personal goals and be the version of myself I have always sought to be.