Psychotherapy
Services
Hi, I’m Eilene.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience providing care to adults coping with both straightforward and complex mental health issues. I work from a strengths-based perspective, grounded in the belief that each of us possesses the skills and abilities needed to understand and untangle problematic thinking and behaviors.
My Approach
In my practice, I help clients confront a range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as family conflict, parenting problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship problems, and grief. I also work with clients navigating stressful life transitions and life crises, such as divorce, new parenthood, the death of a loved one, job loss, or an unexpected traumatic experience. I use a psychodynamic approach that respects the relationship between therapist and patient, incorporates mindfulness practices, and supports the unique complexity of each individual.
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I take a special interest in those dealing with the changes that come with aging, including life as an empty-nester, the transition to ending or stepping back professionally, retirement, age-related health issues, relationship challenges, and the psychological and emotional stress of managing elderly parents. I often work with those seeking deeper self-understanding and healing, interested in exploring issues of life’s meaning and purpose.
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My style is warm, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I see psychotherapy as a tool to help my patients move forward in their lives.
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I consider therapy a collaborative process. Together, we will work to identify issues that are important to you and the goals you hope to achieve, whether that's lowering day-to-day anxiety, identifying a sense of purpose in your life, improving a relationship, processing grief, or building self-esteem. We can adjust your goals and adapt our treatment plan periodically to ensure we stay on track to meet those objectives and keep our sessions meaningful and relevant to you.
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I work primarily via tele-health. Our first session is a chance for me to understand what brings you to therapy and establish preliminary objectives, which will become more clear and firm over time. It is also a chance for you to get to know me as your clinician. My hope is that you will leave our first session feeling comfortable and knowing you are being supported through this process.
We accept the following insurance
Aetna
Allied
Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
First Health Network
Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark)
Meritain
Nippon Life Insurance Company
WebTPA
Anthem
Benefit and Risk Management
Coastal TPA
Pinnacle Claims Management
Western Growers Insurance
BCBS Federal Employee Program (FEP)
Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield
Blue Shield of CA
Capital
CareFirst
Excellus
Florida Blue
Highmark
Independence
Premera
Regence
Wellmark
Create
MagnaCare
Carelon (Kaiser Permanente - Northern CA)
Carelon Behavioral Health
Providence Health Plan (Carelon Behavioral Health)
Allegiance
Centivo
Cigna
Evernorth
Group and Pension Administrators
UPMC Health Plan
Ascension-SmartHealth
Decent
Evry Health
Kaiser Permanente (Southern CA) - Commercial
Kaiser Permanente (Southern CA) - Medicaid / Medi-Cal
Health Net of California
Managed Health Network (MHN)
All Savers
GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Medica
Optum
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
Sierra Health and Life
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
Ventura County Health Care Plan
Western Health Advantage and Sidecar Health
Private Pay: If you would like to see me but I do not accept your insurance, my private pay rate is $130 for a 55 minute session.
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I offer therapy sessions online via video and am available weekdays, weekends, including early morning as well as evenings.
You can also book an appointment with Eilene directly through Rula, Headway, or ZocDoc