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Carmen Mercado

Therapist
4 years of experience
20 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am eclectic and open minded.I worked with woman's issues ,domestic violence, childhood trauma,Men relationship issues ,Adult Children of Alcoholics population, scapegoating in families, veterans issues and chronic illness.

My approach to therapy

When working with clients, I use a wholistic approach with solution focus primarily ;covering physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs. In my practice, I utilize talk therapy, mindfulness, relaxation training, active listening, empathy and mediation techniques.I am offering CBT and Emotionally focused therapy.

What you can expect from me

My clients expect to learn coping techniques to manage emotions ,CBT techniques, how to improve relationships by establishing healthy boundaries and learn meditation techniques.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California State University, Dominguez Hills, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Interamerican University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    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, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish