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Michael Stephens

Marriage and Family Therapist

Accepts

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

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief, Loss, and Stress

Great to meet you!

Hello, I am a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years in practice. I focus on issues of importance to life fulfillment and managing stress associated with personal and professional relationships. I treat individuals ages 18 and over. In particular, I specialize in supporting individuals manage their mental health when dealing with major life transitions.

A bit about my approach to therapy

We each have unique challenges that deserve special attention. Our initial session will focus on assessing mood and thought symptoms, relationship and stress issues, motives for attending sessions, and goals of care in therapy. Afterwards, we will collaborate on your healing journey if we choose to work together. You do not need to suffer alone, give me a call.

What you can expect from our first session

The therapeutic relationship we develop is the basis of your wellness journey. I strive to create an interactive space and presence that helps you feel supported, safe, and heard. I will meet you where you are at and welcome you. I encourage feedback and tend to lead by following your intent in the session. Optional homework is regularly provide to help you integrate and/or build on session insights.


Michael's style is

Affirming
Holistic
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Michael accepts

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

More about Michael

Other - Masters at University of California, Berkeley
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: Spanish
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Anger Management, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Humanistic, Art Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Attachment Based