Licensed to practice in California and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and 9 more.
(she/her)
My name is Dorthina Morris, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate personal and relational challenges. I specialize in working with teenagers, couples, adults, and neurodivergent individuals, including ADHD and other cognitive and emotional processing differences. My approach is compassionate, affirming, and tailored to each client. I believe therapy should honor every person’s unique journey, strengths, and lived experiences.
During our first session, you can expect what I like to call an 'organic get-to-know time,' where we will discuss your medical history, mental health background, family dynamics, and the reasons that led you to seek treatment. This conversation will allow me to gather important information to create an effective treatment plan tailored to help you achieve your goals.
I believe my greatest strength as a therapist is my ability to meet clients exactly where they are in their journey. My adaptability, combined with a natural ability to create a safe and empathetic space, helps clients feel fully present and understood. Establishing these strong therapeutic connections enables me to support clients in making the necessary insights and connections that can lead to meaningful change.
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives and are seeking the additional support and tools to do so. I find great fulfillment in helping my clients connect the dots and gain deeper insight into their personal growth and transformation.
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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
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
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 Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because it is an evidence-based, practical, and adaptable approach that empowers clients to take an active role in their healing process. I believe that real, lasting change begins with an understanding of how our thoughts influence our emotions and behaviors. CBT provides clients with tools to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, paving the way for healthier emotional and behavioral responses.
3 ratings with written reviews
August 28, 2025
Every time I sit with Dorthina, I come away with something useful that I can apply immediately. It's not something that requires time to develop; I can implement it in a right-now fashion. This helps me clear the clutter in my mind and alleviate the anxiety in my body. I feel less stressed, even though I initially didn't notice how stressed I was at the moment.
August 20, 2025
I could spend the entire day writing about the incredible experience I’ve had working with Dorthina, and even then, my words wouldn’t fully capture the praise she deserves. My intention is not just to compliment her, but to express the positive impact she has had on my well-being, thus far. I find myself already looking forward to our next session; I'm eager and excited. I don't mean to sound cliché, but she is truly a force to be reckoned with, an absolute juggernaut!
July 26, 2025
This was by far the BEST intake session I've had. So excited to grow, learn and heal with you!!!!!