Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 62 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues and 2 more.
Hello there, I’m Lus. Do you miss feeling like yourself? Does it feel like you are going around in circles with the same problems yet can’t seem to find a permanent solution? I guide adults from a person-centered approach to find solutions to their problems when experiencing difficulty managing emotions such as those that come with depression and anxiety. I can help you work through major life transitions (newly married, becoming a parent, empty nester, starting school, grief, becoming ill, divorce, etc.) getting to the root of the problem and developing cognitive behavioral techniques that will get you back to stability. Obtaining therapy services can be intimidating but I can guarantee you that you are making the right decision. I possess bilingual abilities (Spanish), if it's your preference. You deserve your own space to heal and evolve. During our sessions, you will have a safe space where I will meet you with empathy and evidence-based practice. Let me help you.
In our first session together we will start with identifying what your specific challenges are. I will also provide you with brief education to help you begin to make better sense of your symptoms and to help you cope.
I hold clinical social work (LCSW) licenses in the states of California, Texas and New Mexico. I love helping adults of all ages navigate through the different stages of life. I am open-minded, creative when problem-solving, confident in my ability to help others and humorous when appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: I provide services from Mountain Time (MT) Zone. ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION*** 1. GRACE PERIOD FOR LATE ARRIVAL TO APPOINTMENTS IS 15 MINUTES. 2. IF YOU ARE COVERED BY THE BELOW INSURANCE PROVIDERS, PLEASE NOTE THAT I ALLOW 2 NO SHOWS IN A 3 MONTH SPAN, AFTER THAT I WILL NO LONGER ALLOW YOU TO SCHEDULE WITH ME. I KNOW EMERGENCIES OCCUR AND I TRY MY BEST TO BE ACCOMMODATING. THIS CHANGE IS DUE TO YOUR INSURANCE NOT PROVIDING ANY TYPE OF REIMBURSEMENT WHEN YOU DON'T ARRIVE TO YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. THESE INSURANCE PROVIDERS INCLUDE: *L.A. CARE HEALTH PLAN (MEDI-CAL) * KAISER NORCAL-MEDICARE *KAISER NORCAL *SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH PLAN (MEDI-CAL) *PARTNERSHIP HEALTHPLAN OF CALIFORNIA (MEDI-CAL) *HEALTH PLAN OF SAN JOAQUIN (MEDI-CAL) *GOLD COAST HEALTH PLAN (MEDI-CAL) 3. AT THIS TIME I AM NOT PROVIDING COUPLES THERAPY. 4. DUE TO HIGH REFERRAL NUMBERS I PERIODICALLY STOP TAKING NEW CLIENTS FROM CERTAIN INSURANCE PROVIDERS, MY PROFILE SHOULD ACCURATELY REFLECT SUCH CHANGES WHEN MADE.
I love working with adults in general. It is an honor to help you navigate through the different stages in life.
Other specialties
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Cash - $165 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
Arlo
AvMed
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)
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
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
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
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
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
WellCare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I strongly believe our childhood experience (whether it is positive or negative) shapes us into the adults we become. Therefore, as a child we are first exposed to the environment, then it becomes part of us and soon we start presenting behaviors that align with the experience. In my work with a diverse population throughout the years I have found that although everyone’s experience is unique it always goes back to their childhood experience at one or more levels. Through the use of CBT you will gain knowledge and techniques to help you reach your goal/s.
38 ratings with written reviews
April 27, 2026
Very sweet and kind, thank you Lus for helping me navigate a difficult time in my life.
April 22, 2026
She is a careful wonderful listener, as well as ready to give you clean clear solutions, and empower your being with very good encouraging words.
November 14, 2025
Lus was warm and approachable, spoke in a very calmly manner ,and made me feel comfortable .Also my little ones were loud towards the second half of my session and she was very understanding, I’m looking forward to our next session.