Licensed to practice in California and accepts 55 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD
I am a therapist with ample life experience, as well as experience serving the client populations of California. I will meet you where you are and have the ability to empathize with you on many levels. I will listen, encourage and support you in a non-judgmental environment. Feel free to express yourself how you like and be open about how you feel. Let's begin this journey and make some progress together.
I will listen to you, be patient and take my time to get to know you and what you would like help with on our journey together.
I am unique because I have lived and worked in many different environments. I have a desire to continuously learn and to make a difference in the lives of others.
I am positioned to assist Individuals in different areas and phases of their lives. I am open to assist anyone who wants to be open and honest about their feelings and get help.
I identify as
Cash - $110 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
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This explains the relation between a person's thoughts, feelings and actions
Motivational Interviewing
Discusses a person's motivations and the thoughts that go into this
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
We discuss solutions for life's challenges and cuts through the chase to get toward resolutions quicker
3 ratings with written reviews
September 19, 2025
Great session. Thanks John!
August 29, 2025
John is very caring and realistic. He has compassion but doesn’t sugar coat issues. He seems trustworthy and is very funny. Plus, he gets life has lived experience to share and is very relatable! I’m extremely grateful for the time we get to spend working towards me being my best self.
July 21, 2025
John seems personable, relatable and honest. He had a calm speaking tone and is friendly. I look forward to more sessions!