Trusted Partners
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Clinicians listed as a Trusted Partner are personal colleagues and trusted professionals with whom I've had the pleasure of working alongside. Many of these individuals hold Masters Degrees from USC, the #3 ranking School of Social Work in California and #25 in the nation. Many others of these people have highly skilled mental health care experience while working for the highly selective California state government.
One of the most important factors with finding the right therapist is to determine if you are a good fit. Since I am a human being with unique traits and flaws, it is natural that I will not be able to serve all that consult with me.
If you feel that we are not a good fit during our consultation, I would be happy to assist in identifying compatible referrals from my Trusted Partners network.
How do I know if it's a good fit?
Personality - Do you think you can get along with your therapist based on their presenting personality traits? Do you require someone that is stoic, bubbly, nurturing, direct, or spiritual? There are many traits you may notice when you have a consultation.
Specialities - Does the provider have knowledge or special training in an issue that you are facing? How important is it for you to have a specially trained provider?
Pricing and Fees - Do you need a provider that accepts insurance? Are you mindful of cost and seek a provider that has a sliding fee scale?
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Margot Charkow-Ross, LCSW, LICSW
Serving Geographic Region: The State of California and the State of Washington
Service Delivery: Telehealth only
Insurance and Fees: Private Pay Only
Accepting new clients?: Yes
Specialized Population: Adults and Young Adults aged 16 and up
Specialized Issues: Mood disorders, trauma, life changes, goal setting, and more
Special Skills/Certifications: EAGALA Certified Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Telemental Health Provider
Treatment Style: Educational, Focusing on the Present, Friendly, Holistic, Humoristic, & Straight Forward
Andréa M. Jones, LCSW
Serving Geographic Region: The State of California for Telehealth. Cypress, California/Orange County for In-Office
Service Delivery: Telehealth, limited in-office availability
Insurance and Fees: Private Pay Only
Accepting new clients?: Yes
Amanda Lockie, LCSW
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Profile
Serving Geographic Region: Ridgecrest, California
Nicole R. Luk, Ph.D., PSY23087
Serving Geographic Region: Fresno, CA and the State of California
Service Delivery: Telehealth and In-Person
Insurance and Fees: Private Pay Only
Accepting new clients?: No
Specialized Population: Adults
Specialized Issues: Mood disorders, personality disorders, PTSD
Special Skills/Certifications: Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDR Consultant-in-Training, HeartMath Certified Practitioner; Group presentations on EMDR, DBT, and HeartMath
Treatment Style: EMDR, DBT, and HeartMath to support insight-oriented psychodynamic therapy
Alisha Manning, LCSW, PMH-C
Serving Geographic Region: Los Angeles, CA (Office located in West LA, near UCLA and VA Medical Center) and the State of California
Service Delivery: Currently Telehealth only, will offer in-person service in the future
Insurance and Fees: Private Pay Only, sliding scale available
Accepting new clients?: Yes
Specialized Population: Women of Color, Young Adults (18-25) and Adults
Specialized Issues: Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, women's issues
Special Skills/Certifications: Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Perinatal Mental Health
Treatment Style: Eclectic. "I am able to adapt and be flexible depending on the clients' personality."
Matthew Pulling, PsyD
matthew-pulling.clientsecure.me
Serving Geographic Region: Pasadena, CA
Service Delivery: In-Office sessions, only
Insurance and Fees: Optum, United Healthcare, and Private Pay
Accepting new clients?: Yes
Specialized Population: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults. LGBTQIA2S+. Asians and Latinx/Hispanic.
Specialized Issues: Trauma, Developmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD
Treatment Modalities: Cognitive behavioral and humanistic principles, psychodynamic, attachment, and object relations theory.
Angela Shankman, LCSW
Serving Geographic Region: Agoura Hills, CA and the State of California
Service Delivery: Primarily offering Telehealth service, please inquire about limited in-person session availability.
Insurance and Fees: Out of Network, can provide Superbill. $150 per session. Please inquire about sliding scale.
Accepting new clients?: Yes
Specialized Population/Issues: Older teens and young adults struggling with trauma and/or addiction, and LGBTQIA+ affirmative care.
Special Skills/Certifications: Weekly Support Group for LGBTQIA+ identifying teens. Equine Assisted Life Coaching in Malibu, California.
Treatment Style: Eclectic, Compassionate. "I seek to provide very specialized care and a therapeutic relationship with each client. I use Compassionate Inquiry, which is a gentle yet deep way to explore trauma and our perceptions and beliefs."
Aman Singh, LCSW
Serving Geographic Region: The State of California
Service Delivery: Telehealth only
Insurance and Fees: Private Pay Only
Accepting new clients?: Yes
Specialized Population: Men of Color, Adults
Specialized Issues: Depression, Life Transitions, Grief, Anxiety
Treatment Modalities: Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ("CBT"), Strength-Based Focus, Mindfulness, Self-Empowerment
Kimberly Weimer, LCSW
The Lotus Healing Center: lotus-healing-center.com (site under construction)
559.756.9608
kimberly.weimer@thelotushealingcenter.org
Serving Geographic Region: Porterville, CA and the State of California
Service Delivery: In-person and Telehealth
Insurance and Fees: Accepts insurance from BHN, Beadon, Anthem Blue Cross, and United Health Care. Super bill available upon request. Sliding scale offered for those without insurance.
Accepting new clients?: Yes
Specialized Population: Young Adults and Adults, age 16+ interested in Holistic Wellness
Specialized Issues: Autoimmune Disorders, Depression, & Anxiety
Treatment Modalities Used: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ("CBT"), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ("DBT"), and Hypnosis
Special Skills/Certifications: Exposure Response Therapy with extensive experience treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ("OCD"). Teaching meditation, breath work, and yoga.
Daniela Zanich, LCSW
Serving Geographic Region: Los Angeles, CA and the State of California
Service Delivery: Telehealth only at this time
Insurance and Fees: Private Pay Only, $175 per 50 minute session. Superbill provided. Limited sliding scale slots. Free consultation.
Accepting new clients?: Yes
Specialized Population: Teens and Young Adults
Specialized Issues: Depression, Life Transitions, Grief, Suicide Loss Survivors, Suicide Attempt Survivors
Treatment Style: Direct, relatable, passionate
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Margot Charkow-Ross, LCSW, LICSW
Serving Geographic Region: The State of California and the State of Washington
Service Delivery: Telehealth only
Insurance and Fees: Private Pay Only
Accepting new clients?: Yes
Specialized Population: Adults and Young Adults aged 16 and up
Specialized Issues: Mood disorders, trauma, life changes, goal setting, and more
Special Skills/Certifications: EAGALA Certified Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Telemental Health Provider
Treatment Style: Educational, Focusing on the Present, Friendly, Holistic, Humoristic, & Straight Forward
Rachel Ralston, LCSW
Serving Geographic Region: State of New York
Service Delivery: Telehealth and In-Person
Insurance and Fees: Accepts insurance from Optum, Oscar, United, and Oxford. Accepts Private Pay.
Accepting new clients?: No, waiting list only
Specialized Population: Adolescents and Youth. Also works with adults.
Specialized Issues: Depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, family conflicts, relationship difficulties, and adoption and foster care issues.
Special Skills/Certifications: Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Treatment Style: Warm, Supportive, Enthusiastic, Humoristic
Candace Sam, LCSW
Serving Geographic Region: Vernal, Utah (Uintah Basin area) and the State of Utah
Service Delivery: Telehealth and In-Person
Insurance and Fees: Accepts insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and SelectHealth. $95 per session without insurance.
Accepting new clients?: No, waiting list only
Specialized Population: Children aged 4-12 and teenagers
Specialized Issues: Trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, behaviors, attachment and parent relationships
Special Skills/Certifications: In-process to be Registered Play Therapist
Treatment Style: Listener, Nurturing, and Straight Forward when needed