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Cara Altom

Marriage and Family Therapist
California

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and Family Issues
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Great to meet you!

Cara Altom has been working with adolescents, adults, and families for over 10 years. Using a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy, she assists individuals and families in restoration, healing, and wholeness

A bit about my approach to therapy

I typically draw from CBT, strengths based and solution focused methods and I use a lot of insight, intuition and humor in my sessions. I believe that you are the expert on you, and I'm here to assist in your journey of clarity and healing.

What you can expect from our first session

Using CBT, strengths-based techniques, and some mindfulness, my clients and I explore the roots of their symptoms, challenge cognitive distortions, create healthy boundaries, integrate self-compassion practices all working toward your personal therapy goals and needs.

Cara's style is

Creative
Solution-oriented
Empowering

Insurance carriers Cara accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Cara

MC (Masters in Counseling) at California State University, Sacramento
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Female
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Depression, Stress, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Trauma Focused CBT