Licensed to practice in California and accepts 30 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression and 1 more.
(she/her)
Hi! I’m Akilah Bakeer-Pullum a licensed clinician (LCSW), with over 10 years of experience partnering with clients. I enjoy creating a warm, supportive, and accepting therapeutic environment, often using humor to put clients at ease. My goal is to provide the highest level of care by customizing treatment and drawing from a myriad of evidence-based practice models. In doing so I am able to meet my clients where they are as we work together to improve their quality of life. That being said, I'm going to challenge you. You are in therapy for a reason. Improvements to your life will require actual changes. You can go forward at the pace that suits you, but you'll need to go forward and I'm here to help with that.
In the first session we’ll begin building rapport and with the information you provide we’ll create your treatment goals that will guide the work that we do together. Each session after will be a problem solving session. We'll reflect on the things happening in your life causing you distress and determine the steps you'll take to improve your situation.
I pride myself on creating a relaxed, friendly and non-judgmental environment. In doing so I’m able to help my clients feel comfortable with partnering with me and achieving their goals for themselves.
I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with anxious and, or sad feelings and are ready for a change, but lack the tools and capacity to see their efforts through.
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Shield
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 Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
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
CBT helps to improve our thinking by addressing negative, or inaccurate thoughts. By managing our unhealthy thoughts we can improve our behaviors and the way we feel.