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Joan Cantor Backer

Therapist
25 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Family issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I provide a safe, supportive and compassionate environment for you to share your thoughts and feelings about what is important to you. I would enjoy the opportunity to get to know you.

My approach to therapy

My other areas of expertise include interpersonal relationships, parenting, developing communication skills, anger, depression, relationship issues.

What you can expect from me

Healthy self esteem, ability to understand their triggers and able to manage their triggers, and to lear compassion for themselves.

PATIENT TESTIMONIAL

“Hi, Joan,

I want to thank you for your guidance during our sessions. The issues we discussed and acknowledged, gave me a sense of empowerment. I was very aware of what was going on around me and how it made me feel. When I do experience a negative, I try to learn from it and move on, which is a big difference from my previous behavior.

Best,

"jk”

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Inquisitive, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    25 years of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at California State University, Northridge, MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch University Los Angeles
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Family issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    25283 Cabot Road Ste 107
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653