Ann Merkel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (442) 302-3183
I enjoy helping individuals and families struggling with personal issues varying from mental health and addiction to relationship or family problems, stress, bereavement, emotional pain, abuse and more. My work is dedicated to helping others improve their quality of life by guiding them on the road to self-awareness, acceptance, and recovery. I like to focus on resolving specific issues, regaining confidence, and decreasing suffering thus leading to a healthy, happy, and more productive and enjoyable life.
I am well versed in addressing a wide array of the types of problems that bring people to seek therapy, including but not limited to addictions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, pain management, life transitions and trauma
I have an exceptional background and I am passionate about recovery. I have devoted my life to helping others heal and grow while encouraging you to live your best life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Ann Merkel now - (442) 302-3183
Let's Connect (442) 302-3183
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BCBS of California
- BCBS of Massachusetts
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon BC and BS of NJ
- Independence BC Pennsylvania
- Inland Empire Health Plan
- Magellan
- Optum
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UHC Medicare Advantage
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Ann Merkel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (442) 302-3183
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 128162 Ann Merkel
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended Brandman University, Psychology, Graduated 2017
- Certificate from California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals, CADC II, A010830315 / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ann Merkel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (442) 302-3183
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
Ann Merkel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (442) 302-3183
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Additional Location
Ann Merkel, LMFT
Temecula, CA 92590
(442) 302-3183