Licensed to practice in California and accepts 27 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
I am Geraldine Pirdy, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, License Number 160644. I have worked with and learned from clients in areas such as justice involvement, substance use issues, and veteran mental health, all of which share the common theme of trauma. I see clients in the context of their relationships and always explore how their challenges have affected them.
Our first session will focus on assessing risks, identifying difficulties and problems, and explaining the parameters of therapy. It may seem like a lot, and it is, but it lays the foundation and serves as our reference point moving forward, so we all understand what the process involves. We will also explore how the space I'm offering aligns with your goals.
My therapeutic approach is trauma-focused, eclectic, and relational. I’m always curious about you and your well-being.
I am grateful for opportunities to engage with clients in therapy and learn from their narratives. I hope to collaborate with you to address difficulties, explore your capabilities, and strengthen resilience, all while conceptualizing your lived experience through a relational lens. The topics discussed in therapy are often delicate and challenging, so I want to ensure you are met with humility, curiosity, and kindness.
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Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Scripps Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Trauma Informed Care
I engage clients in trauma-informed care to identify and develop their strengths and protective factors as they work through the impacts of trauma on the main areas of their lives. This process involves exploring your lived experiences related to trauma, collaborating on potential recommendations, and maintaining progress specific to your needs.
EMDR
Part of practicing trauma-informed care involves ensuring the use of evidence-based methods that effectively address trauma responses while empowering individuals. As an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist, I help clients reprocess traumatic or disturbing memories with the aim of reducing negative emotional and physical reactions to reminders and stressors.
Eclectic
While some approaches directly address an individual’s presenting problems, there is also value in using multiple therapy methods to ensure that a person’s needs and goals are met. I practice eclectic therapy because of its flexibility in tailoring the therapy experience. This approach respects the individual’s unique needs while integrating interventions from evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
2 ratings with written reviews
June 1, 2026
I recommend Ms Pirdy especially to Filipino clients who understand the culture.
May 15, 2026
Geradline is my soul, mind and body's person. I mean, each session is so meaningful but other worldly too. The way she listens, holds space and more is filled with love, connection, and compassion. I am sooo grateful to have found my therapist.