Licensed to practice in California and accepts 55 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Crisis Intervention, Grief and 10 more.
I am a Licensed Clinician in California, with over three decades of clinical experience. I specialize in culturally competent, Christian-integrated, strength-based therapy. My approach combines Biblical principles, Christian values, wisdom, and clinical expertise to support those seeking healing through a holistic and compassionate framework. I offer culturally competent therapeutic interventions, respecting all cultures and emphasizing the client's strengths as the foundation for overcoming challenges.
In sessions with me, clients will be greeted with compassion, commitment to seeking their goals and best interest. They can expect to gain a profound sense of empowerment, realizing their innate ability to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. You will develop practical strategies and a deeper understanding of your strengths, leaving each session better equipped to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
With over three decades of experience in the Social Work and Clinical Field I have a large tool box of skills and interventions to incorporate into my practice. I seek to assist clients to achieve their goals in all areas of their lives. I provide referrals to other specialties as needed (i.e. medical, substance abuse, legal services, etc.). I provide family therapy, family mediation, couples and individual counseling, co-parenting counseling, cultural diversity and competency intervention and training as needed. I have completed several workshops and trainings to address abuse, neglect, grief and loss, child custody, and co-parenting. I desire to assist everyone to achieve their identified goals and restore peace, happiness, joy.
The clients that are seeking change, desire treatment, spiritual growth, healing, and commitment to achieve their goals are the clients that I enjoy serving. I understand that coming to therapy is challenging however, I desire to assist you with developing new insight into your situation to bring about power, strength, and resolution over your circumstances.
I identify as
Cash - $210 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
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
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
Christian Counseling
I consider myself a Christian Therapist which means I incorporate Biblical principles, Christian Values, wisdom and teaching along with the Clinical aspect to assist those that desire it in their healing process.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I provide culturally competent therapy with respect to all cultures. I provide Client Centered therapy and incorporate client's cultural values, identity, and norms into therapy providing understanding of their roles and identity in their culture and family. I also assist those who have experienced oppression and racial trauma with healing and transitioning to place of empowerment, pride, and growth and appreciation for their culture and others.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I assist clients with acknowledging their relationship with their thoughts, feelings, and actions. Helping them understand their feelings and the root of them. I work with clients on reframing their values and adjusting their behaviors to improve their outcome and situation.
Strength-Based
I utilize this approach to assist clients who are experiencing crisis to come to solution for their problems using their own inherent strengths and skills. I believe that each person has the power within them to make positive changes in their lives sometimes they require assistance with helping them identify their strengths and power within.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
In crisis situations people need assistance with immediate intervention and solutions to their problems to help them return to healthier state of functioning. I provide immediate crisis intervention to assist clients with helping them develop solutions to their problems, identifying their support systems and other interventions needed to assist them with achieving overall well-being for longevity.
26 ratings with written reviews
June 18, 2026
I appreciated learning about her background and experience
June 17, 2026
Ms. Bard is amazing! I am so blessed to have met her.
May 23, 2026
I love how she is willing to pray for me :D