(he/him)
My name is Kenny Gallegos and I am a psychotherapist. As I a therapist, I enjoy helping people identify challenging aspects of their lives affecting their mental health and collaborating with them to achieve a more stable quality of life. I focus on utilizing a variety of approaches and techniques, ranging from CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, and STI to mindfulness, to serve a diverse population of ages and ethnic backgrounds while remaining client-centered.
From the initiation of services, you can expect me as a clinician to practice warmth, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard. I understand that initiating mental health services can be a difficult process and creating an environment where my clients feel safe, understood, and respected is an active and ongoing process for me. I understand, for some, it can be difficult to be vulnerable and engage in active listening and remaining nonjudgmental is important to me. I find that collaborating on treatment goals and objectives that are easily understood and having an ongoing conversation about progress can be expected. When possible, I do like to start with the end in mind; helping my clients envision their last day of services from the start is crucial, as it gives us confidence to know when stability will be reached. Prior to ending services, my clients can expect collaboration on a plan to maintain or improve their mental health progress.
As a clinician I like to incorporate my core values in therapy. My core values have been significantly influenced by life experiences. Many of these life experiences throughout my journey to becoming a therapist and while being a clinician have shaped my worldview. I have witnessed firsthand how resilient people can be when faced with adversity. Being a first-generation Latino male with divorced parents, I believe, has helped me value humility and a drive to help society during difficult times very early on. I believe that—as humans—we have the potential to continue to be resilient beings. Honesty, respect, and empathy are values that I incorporate into my approach and care for my clients. Often, I find that what is good for my clients is all good for me and is also what helps me work toward stability. I actively enjoy helping my clients learn and develop skills that can help them better cope with situations and strive to achieve their desired quality of life.
I love working with adults determined to become more skillful in managing stress, anxiety, and depression. My clients are determined to achieve a better quality of life but feel overwhelmed when they are being challenged by life stressors such as work, family conflict, and life transitions.
Other specialties
Cash - $140 per session
Aetna - Medicare
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Kern Family Health Care - Medi-Cal
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
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
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
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
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Through this approach I focus with my clients on developing insight on why they feel distressful feelings target and challenge irrational thoughts and focus on developing more balanced alternative thoughts and behaviors to achieve their well being.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Through out this approach clients are introduced to DBT theory, philosophy, and interventions with a heavy focus on skill building that pertain to Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
13 ratings with written reviews
May 14, 2026
My first session with Kenny was wonderful. After several negative experiences with therapy in the past, I was understandably hesitant, but there was something about Kenny’s bio and presence that really resonated with me. Finding a space where I feel safe and comfortable is essential, especially while navigating PTSD and a natural tendency to be guarded. I’m truly looking forward to our next session and feel optimistic about healing from the past and building a more fulfilling life.
October 26, 2025
after my 1st session i feel great! I like how i was able to speak my mind and Kenny was there to listen. He was great at explaining the next step. I liked how he would ask follow up questions when I didn't seem clear. Felt no judgement at all. Can't wait to see what comes in our next session.
August 4, 2025
He takes the time to hear you out and come up with positive thoughts of information to help you better understand what your triggers are, how to acknowledge/identify them and how to respond in a positive manner with respect to the situation that you may be experiencing to receive positive feedback and results.