Licensed to practice in California and accepts 55 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anger Management, Child or Adolescent and 2 more.
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Hello I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in the field of Social Work for over 30 years. I have worked with many different people from a variety of cultures. I have helped both children, adolescents and adults with various concerns from criminal behaviors, addiction, and serious mental illness. I have helped people change their behavior and thinking so they can reach their potential, achieve their goals and heal emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
the first session I focus on rapport building , getting to know the client and their expectations for therapy. Exploring what their goals are and the outcomes they are looking for. I generally complete a bio psycho social assessment along with a treatment plan.
I am a compassionate, client centered and solution based therapist who is interested in being a positive influence and an instrument for emotional healing. I am compassionate, empathic and supportive.
I can best help individuals, families, couples, LGBTQ + who are struggling with life transition, purpose, communication and conflict resolution. Help people learn how to positively cope with stress, anxiety, depression or other emotional distress. I am skilled at providing parenting skills training. I enjoy helping children and adolescent navigate the challenges of developing in a ever changing world that seem uncertain and unpredictable. I want to help families, couples, individuals, children and adolescents to created a life worth living. I solution focused therapy who enjoys teach positive ways to cope and grow to become the best person you can be.
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Cash - $185 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
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My theoretical background is CBT but I am an eclectic provider and will use modalities that are client centered and will help clients improve or decrease distressing symptoms. I have used CBT with clients who have anxiety, depression, and addiction issues to name a few. I help the client to identify behavioral patterns and their irrational thoughts to help them move towards desiring change and taking actions to change.
6 ratings with written reviews
June 7, 2026
My partner of 4+ years and I have struggled with communication, but recently with heavy workload and stress it has had as gotten harder. I have never felt more dysregulated in my life. I was feeling very unheard and he was feeling very triggered. We found Aspen and their profile looked promising. During our initial session, I was repeatedly interrupted and cutoff by Aspen. At one point I asked if I would be able to finish my point, but I believe I was lectured instead. Cannot recommend.
April 2, 2026
Aspen was very welcoming and asked thought provoking questions. I felt very comfortable opening up and sharing about myself. Seems to have a great knowledge about many different subjects and traumas.
February 23, 2026
There was some sort of paperwork issue or other mistake that had our couple's counseling marked as individual, but Aspen adapted perfectly well and saw us anyway. It was an excellent intake appointment. I have never had a therapist who was so willing to challenge me or my preconceived notions without feeding any to me in the process.