Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 74 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression and 8 more.

Mahsa Minagar

LCSW, 11 years of experience
Solution oriented
Direct
Warm
VirtualAvailable

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I received my Masters from the University of Southern California and have been practicing for over 10 years. I help adults struggling with stress and mental health issues become the best versions of themselves. I am passionate about meeting people where they are at and helping them feel better and reach their goals.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have over 10 years experience working as a therapist with clients from a variety of backgrounds and ages. I strive to be a safe space where clients can be comfortable being themselves without worrying about being judged. I enjoy giving people practical tools they can use right away to help ease their suffering and reach their goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with adults seeking to enhance coping skills and learn to manage negative thinking that disrupts their mood and daily life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Military/Veterans

Postpartum

Self Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Accepts

Cash - $125 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 Cross Blue Shield

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)

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)

Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)

Golden Rule

GTEB

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Health Net (Commercial)

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

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

NC State Health Plan

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

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

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have over 11 years experience using CBT to treat anxiety, depression, stress among other issues. I use it to help people regulate their emotions and adjust negative core beliefs.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I have over 11 years of experience using mindfulness based therapy to help people alleviate their suffering, live in the present moment, and manage emotional distress.

Positive Psychology

I have over 11 years experience using positive psychology to help people enhance their self esteem and improve their mood.

, 53 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

June 1, 2026

She offered to refer me to someone who specializes in my type of issues.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Mahsa

June 1, 2026

Constantly made assumptions that I kept trying to control other people's emotions and said that you can't control other people's emotions twice. When not once did I ever mention I wanted to do so. I was attempting to explain how difficult it is for me to communicate with people and she kept making faces that were very unprofessional. Her inability to listen is only matched by her inability to be meta aware and notice her own behavior live in the moment.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Mahsa

April 22, 2026

My previous therapist exhibited a lack of attentiveness, even during the initial sessions. It appeared as though she showed little genuine concern for my statements, which ultimately led me to question my own thoughts and perceptions by the session's end. Considering she has no available appointments for me and I must begin anew with another provider, I find this experience to be an inefficient use of time, especially after waiting extensively to find a suitable professional.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Mahsa