Licensed to practice in California and accepts 72 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 8 more.
(he/him)
Good day to you, my name is Mario Palacios I am a LMFT. I have been a therapist for over 25 years. I have had my practice since 2011. In that time, I have learned and have continued to learn what it takes to become a more effective therapist. During this time, I have treated many people with various issues/challenges that have resulted in positive outcomes. The most important impact for me is being able to see when my client has been able to make changes in their lives where they have improved themselves, found more clarity and continue to seek more improvement.
In our first session, I first ask the client what brought them to this point to seek therapy. I gather a comprehensive psychosocial background and history of symptoms ( onset and severity). I establish that this is a collaborative effort between myself and the client. I want to build a safe and trusting relationship with the client.
Having worked with my clients over the past 25 years, I have been able to become a great listener/communicator. I become very attuned, empathetic and will validate what the client is going through. I may not know exactly what they are going through but I will do my best to understand what they are going through and what is the best course of action to help them improve themselves. I
I love working with clients who are ready to improve themselves and/or make positive changes in their lives. Clients who are ready to make a weekly commitment to do the work and know that I will be with by their side has been fundamental in seeing success within the client.
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Cash - $150 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 - 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)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
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 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 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
Scripps Health Plan
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
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression is a type of psychotherapy that modifies thought patterns to change moods and behaviors
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is especially effective for people who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions. DBT has proven to be effective for treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions
Grief Therapy
Grief counseling is a type of professional therapy designed to help you work through the various stages and range of emotions you may feel after a loss.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-focused brief therapy can be helpful for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues and coping with changes in life.
Family Therapy
Family systems therapy is helpful to learn about who we are now, how family life /environment contributed to the choices, our outlook in life, how we are in relationships, and more importantly how self esteem/confidence is rooted in family dynamics.
7 ratings with written reviews
March 27, 2026
Mario is a loving and caring gentleman. In our session I felt welcomed, and as if I could talk about what was making me uncomfortable without fear of being judged. It has been challenging for me to find a person I can open up or with whom I can feel understood but Mario is a perfect fit. I can’t stop looking forward to our next sessions.
December 19, 2025
I am a burnt out care giver. He has experience helping people like me. Looking forward to our next session.
August 28, 2025
Therapy with Mario has been really eye opening! As a veteran his experience with other veterans makes the sessions that much more enjoyable!