Licensed to practice in California and accepts 69 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 5 more.

Virginia Orantes

(she/her)

LCSW, 9 years of experience

Often rebooked

Empowering
Warm
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

About me

Hola! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. As a BIPOC therapist, I’m here to walk alongside you through the unique challenges and stressors life can bring. I understand how past relationships, traumas, and anxieties can sit heavily with you, shaping how you feel at work, in your relationships, and in your sense of self. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, seen, supported, and understood as we work together toward healing and resilience. También ofrezco sesiones en Español para quienes se sientan más cómodos expresándose en este idioma.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

My clients can expect a collaborative, compassionate, and safe therapeutic experience. I offer a non‑judgmental, confidential space where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and emotions freely and at your own pace. Together, we’ll explore what you’re hoping to gain from therapy and take time to understand your background so we can shape each session around your unique needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring a deep sense of empathy and compassion to my work, which allows me to connect with clients in a meaningful and authentic way. This creates a nurturing space where you can open up and move through your healing at a pace that feels right for you.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are those who feel ready to engage in the therapeutic process with openness and curiosity. They’re interested in exploring themselves more deeply and are motivated to create meaningful shifts in their lives. Many come from diverse backgrounds and bring their own stories, identities, and lived experiences, all of which I deeply value and respect. Together, we can cultivate a safe and supportive space where you feel empowered to grow, heal, and thrive.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

Identifies as

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

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 (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

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

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I take a client‑centered, holistic approach, drawing from cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma‑informed care. My intention is to support you in building coping skills, strengthening your resilience, and creating meaningful growth in your life.

, 60 ratings

9 ratings with written reviews

September 10, 2025

Every session with Virginia has me feeling grounded and prepared to face the challenges in life. She's very compassionate and validating, but doesn't shy away from challenging me when I need it.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 5 with Virginia

August 27, 2025

I really appreciate her efforts and her advice.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 2 with Virginia

August 12, 2025

Virginia is a very educated specialist with a great long experience. She always gives me a lot of emotional support, solutions, and friendly professional advice .

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 5 with Virginia