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Dr. Marlene Garza

(She/They)
Psychologist

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Magellan, Oscar (Optum), and Oxford (Optum)

Specializes in

Cultural & Ethnic Issues and LGBTQIA+

Great to meet you!

As a Chicana (bilingual and bicultural) my aim is to privilege cultural contexts in psychological and neuropsychological assessments as well as to promote more effective strategies for change.

My practice currently provides psychological and neuropsychological services for residents of California and New York in both Spanish and English language. Please note that testing is not covered by Headway and is only available for Aetna insurance. All others are out-of-network.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Using a multi contextual and integrated approach to assessment, I help clients understand their cognitive functioning by helping to clarify the brain-behavior relationship.

What you can expect from our first session

A neuropsychological evaluation involves a clinical interview, review of records, and testing. Referrals for a neuropsychological evaluation include assessment of the impact of a head injury on thinking, mood, and overall functioning.


Marlene's style is

Empowering
Challenging
Affirming

Insurance carriers Marlene accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Magellan
Oscar
Oxford

More about Marlene

PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Pepperdine University
License type: CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California, New York, California), Psychologist (Nevada)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Native American, Hispanic, and Latinx
Languages: English and Spanish
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: ADD/ADHD and Trauma
Modalities: Psychological Testing and Evaluation and Psychodynamic