Licensed to practice in California and accepts 57 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Self Esteem
(she/her)
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering talk therapy to adult individuals. I am passionate about reducing the stigma around therapy and creating a supportive space for healing, exploration, and growth. As a grounded therapist I seek to help clients navigate life’s challenges with insight, clarity, and accountability. With over 15 years of clinical experience that spans diverse settings, including community mental health, high-crisis inpatient care, and residential programs for foster youth. I have supported individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, blended family dynamics, neurodivergence, and significant life transitions such as loss, incarceration, or shifting roles within family structure. Through Grow Therapy I only provide individual outpatient therapy services to adults. Any additional/added services such as treatment to a minor (age 17 or younger), documentation requests (such as a letter of enrollment), court requests, special accommodations, mental health or other assessments are separate services that will require a separate fee and are not supported nor offered at this time.
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin exploring what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask some questions about your current concerns, personal history, and goals for treatment. This helps me gain a better understanding of how I can support you. It’s also a chance for you to ask any questions you may have and determine if you feel comfortable moving forward together.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in compassion. I integrate strength-based, person-centered care with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating change, or simply looking for support, I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Known for a calming thoughtful presence, I use questions that guide clients toward growth while allowing space for reflection, realization, and solutions.
My ideal client isn’t defined by one specific identity or life experience. I believe therapy is for everyone, and I strive to create a space where people from all walks of life feel seen, heard, and accepted. I am especially passionate about working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and communities of color who may have been taugh, directly or indirectly, that therapy is not for them. Whether due to stigma, generational beliefs, or lack of access, many people have not been given permission to prioritize their mental health. I aim to challenge that narrative by offering a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive space.
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Cash - $150 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 (Commercial)
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
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
My approach to ACT focuses on helping clients develop psychological flexibility—the ability to remain present with difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences while taking actions that align with their values and long-term goals. Rather than attempting to eliminate uncomfortable feelings, I help clients build skills to respond to them more effectively and with greater self-compassion. Supporting clients in taking consistent, values-based steps toward desired changes, even when discomfort is present.
12 ratings with written reviews
June 17, 2026
I’ve been in more than 5 sessions with Cora and I am loving it! I feel safe talking to her and when I improve with the things I am working with about myself I get so excited to tell her when our appointment comes! She is easy to smile, gives direction to our conversations, understands my needs and lets me explore my thoughts with such warmth. Cora, I miss you already haha!
June 9, 2026
Great to talk to, very comfortable person to express my concerns with.
June 5, 2026
I always enjoy our sessions and having someone I can be open with. She’s very professional, empowering and open minded with her concerns and communication.