Licensed to practice in California and accepts 51 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Women's Issues, Peer Relationships and 7 more.
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I have experience working with children, families, and individuals as a social worker since 2003, and as a licensed clinical social worker since 2017. Prior to training as a therapist I worked as an advocate for children, youth, and families in various community based non-profits. Witnessing families succeed as I helped ease their burdens led me to the path of clinical social work! I consider it a privilege to be invited and entrusted with the task of walking alongside you during a challenging moment in your life. Seeing you grow and succeed is one of the best rewards I could ask for.
Our initial session will begin with a brief introduction, then I complete a biopsychosocial assessment, as well as discuss the specific challenges you are facing. Adding detailed information to your intake form ahead of time will aid in this process. We will integrate this information in creating a plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Do you have an issue or concern that you're currently going through and want to be able to feel heard and understood? I provide a safe and welcoming space where you can feel open to share your concerns or worries. I use a collaborative style to build upon your strengths and resources and use them as the foundation of the helping process. Together we can work toward creating more balance and peace in your life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help you understand and resolve challenges that arise from the multifaceted interactions of physical and mental health, including the social determinants of health (physical/social environment, socioeconomic, social support, education, gender, and culture). I then integrate various therapeutic methods to meet your specific needs, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based, and solution-focused therapy.
My clients are motivated to improve and are fully engaged in their treatment both in session and outside of session. I serve children, adolescent, adult, and senior populations. I work well with older clients, as well as clients committed to introspection and self-growth. Together we can address relationship dynamics (family, social, work, romantic), anxiety, depression, grief/loss, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment, maternal mental health, health psychology, work/life balance, life transitions, and self-growth.
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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
Evernorth
Golden Rule
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
2 ratings with written reviews
April 15, 2026
I’ve been with Nica for a while and she’s helped me a lot. She’s helped me grow and learn different thought processes to where I feel much better and it’s helped me in the long run.
July 9, 2025
Very helpful and dynamic sessions! I’m very grateful for the professional guidance and mental challenges helping me grow into the person I want to be and am becoming.