Sana Benefits Therapists in Encinitas, CA
Gina Mendez helps children, teens, adults, and seniors build stability, insight, and resilience when mental health challenges disrupt daily life. She provides compassionate, clinically grounded therapy to individuals and families across California, supporting clients as they navigate complex emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns. Gina is known for creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to engage in treatment and take meaningful steps toward long-term well-being.
Gina Mendez helps children, teens, adults, and seniors build stability, insight, and resilience when mental health challenges disrupt daily life. She provides compassionate, clinically grounded therapy to individuals and families across California, supporting clients as they navigate complex emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns. Gina is known for creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to engage in treatment and take meaningful steps toward long-term well-being.
Robyn works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Robyn believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Robyn works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Robyn believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Dr. Tokar is particularly passionate about treating individuals dealing with trauma, midlife transitions, and grief. Drawing on decades of experience, she helps clients navigate complex life challenges, empowering them to find clarity and peace. Her work with trauma, including PTSD, provides a safe and supportive space for those seeking to process their experiences and reclaim their well-being. For individuals facing midlife transitions or the loss of a loved one, Dr. Tokar offers thoughtful, compassionate guidance to help them move forward with confidence and hope. In her practice, Dr.
Dr. Tokar is particularly passionate about treating individuals dealing with trauma, midlife transitions, and grief. Drawing on decades of experience, she helps clients navigate complex life challenges, empowering them to find clarity and peace. Her work with trauma, including PTSD, provides a safe and supportive space for those seeking to process their experiences and reclaim their well-being. For individuals facing midlife transitions or the loss of a loved one, Dr. Tokar offers thoughtful, compassionate guidance to help them move forward with confidence and hope. In her practice, Dr.
Tanya Dorocak is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2006. Tanya works with individuals, children and families who wish to improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand her clients holistically, including their backgrounds and strengths they already possess, to provide an individualized approach to well-being. Tanya believes that our emotional connections in our interpersonal relationships is one of the most important aspects of our mental health, and she will strive to establish a strong alliance with her clients to create lasting changes.
Tanya Dorocak is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2006. Tanya works with individuals, children and families who wish to improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand her clients holistically, including their backgrounds and strengths they already possess, to provide an individualized approach to well-being. Tanya believes that our emotional connections in our interpersonal relationships is one of the most important aspects of our mental health, and she will strive to establish a strong alliance with her clients to create lasting changes.
Dr. Steese is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She obtained her license in 2013 when she completed her goal of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist after a mid-life career change. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospice, a social skills training program for children with autism, and sober transitional living environments for homeless veterans. She has conducted equine assisted therapy with veterans by using rescued horses. She also assisted in research at UCSD where individuals with schizophrenia or dementia were enrolled in clinical research trials.
Dr. Steese is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She obtained her license in 2013 when she completed her goal of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist after a mid-life career change. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospice, a social skills training program for children with autism, and sober transitional living environments for homeless veterans. She has conducted equine assisted therapy with veterans by using rescued horses. She also assisted in research at UCSD where individuals with schizophrenia or dementia were enrolled in clinical research trials.
Dr. Wu believes in Eclectic Approach. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, strength-based approach and Family System Therapy to assist individuals to achieve their goals. Dr. Wu is a multilingual (English, Mandarin, & Taiwanese) psychologist who has worked with patients from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. She is culturally sensitive in providing a comprehensive range of mental health services for a diverse population. She believes Spirituality/Christianity can play an important role in mental health healing. Dr.
Dr. Wu believes in Eclectic Approach. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, strength-based approach and Family System Therapy to assist individuals to achieve their goals. Dr. Wu is a multilingual (English, Mandarin, & Taiwanese) psychologist who has worked with patients from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. She is culturally sensitive in providing a comprehensive range of mental health services for a diverse population. She believes Spirituality/Christianity can play an important role in mental health healing. Dr.
Charity is especially passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including those navigating PTSD and related symptoms. She brings a trauma-informed lens to therapy, offering validation, support, and strategies to heal from difficult life events. She also provides affirming care to members of the LGBTQ+ community and supports individuals involved in adoption or foster care, recognizing the unique emotional and relational challenges they may face.
Charity is especially passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including those navigating PTSD and related symptoms. She brings a trauma-informed lens to therapy, offering validation, support, and strategies to heal from difficult life events. She also provides affirming care to members of the LGBTQ+ community and supports individuals involved in adoption or foster care, recognizing the unique emotional and relational challenges they may face.
Dr. Swain's experience has focused on fertility, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and grief and loss. She has an interest in working with fertility issues, stress management, personal growth, women's issues and understanding the role that Spirituality/Christianity may play in healing. Personal and spiritual beliefs will be respected and welcomed in treatment. Her unique experiences working with diverse populations allows for her to meet the needs of others.
Dr. Swain's experience has focused on fertility, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and grief and loss. She has an interest in working with fertility issues, stress management, personal growth, women's issues and understanding the role that Spirituality/Christianity may play in healing. Personal and spiritual beliefs will be respected and welcomed in treatment. Her unique experiences working with diverse populations allows for her to meet the needs of others.
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Jed Michael Diaz Colcol, LMFT, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across California build resilience, improve relationships, and navigate life challenges through individualized, evidence-based therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist at LifeStance Health, he offers both individual therapy and family therapy to support concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. Jed provides a supportive, collaborative space where patients can safely explore their experiences while developing practical tools to enhance emotional well-being and daily functioning.
Jed Michael Diaz Colcol, LMFT, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across California build resilience, improve relationships, and navigate life challenges through individualized, evidence-based therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist at LifeStance Health, he offers both individual therapy and family therapy to support concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. Jed provides a supportive, collaborative space where patients can safely explore their experiences while developing practical tools to enhance emotional well-being and daily functioning.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
David believes therapy is a place for radical honesty. It is a place for you to bring your whole self and be met with respect and care. Our lives give all of us plenty of training and practice in hiding from others and from ourselves. David is confident that you will feel gratified by having therapy be a place where you don’t do that. Here we can talk about the things that might feel like the scariest or hardest to talk about and in exchange you will get to experience a bigger, freer, more expanded sense of yourself and your own power.
David believes therapy is a place for radical honesty. It is a place for you to bring your whole self and be met with respect and care. Our lives give all of us plenty of training and practice in hiding from others and from ourselves. David is confident that you will feel gratified by having therapy be a place where you don’t do that. Here we can talk about the things that might feel like the scariest or hardest to talk about and in exchange you will get to experience a bigger, freer, more expanded sense of yourself and your own power.
She is especially passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, offering a balanced approach that addresses both symptom relief and deeper emotional healing. Alisha also specializes in supporting individuals and couples through life transitions, from midlife and later-life adjustments to postpartum challenges. For those living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or ADHD, she integrates proven interventions such as Exposure Therapy and mindfulness practices to help clients develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.She is especially passionate about helping clients navigate an
She is especially passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, offering a balanced approach that addresses both symptom relief and deeper emotional healing. Alisha also specializes in supporting individuals and couples through life transitions, from midlife and later-life adjustments to postpartum challenges. For those living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or ADHD, she integrates proven interventions such as Exposure Therapy and mindfulness practices to help clients develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.She is especially passionate about helping clients navigate an
Dr. Christine Calix earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Psychology in 1980. She completed her postdoctoral internship with the U.S. Navy, treating substance abuse and military adjustment issues. With over 40 years of experience, she has worked extensively with adolescents and adults in both private and public settings.
Dr. Calix provides compassionate, culturally sensitive therapy for individuals and couples, fostering growth, self-awareness, and resilience. She has held clinical positions with the U.S. Navy, San Diego County Mental Health Forensic Services, and the State of California.
Dr. Christine Calix earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Psychology in 1980. She completed her postdoctoral internship with the U.S. Navy, treating substance abuse and military adjustment issues. With over 40 years of experience, she has worked extensively with adolescents and adults in both private and public settings.
Dr. Calix provides compassionate, culturally sensitive therapy for individuals and couples, fostering growth, self-awareness, and resilience. She has held clinical positions with the U.S. Navy, San Diego County Mental Health Forensic Services, and the State of California.
In her practice she utilizes multimodal therapeutic approaches as psychodynamic, CBT, brief intervention, psycho-educational, coaching, and can adapt her treatment approach to meet the client’s needs. She practices individually, groups, marital counseling, co-therapy, and supervision. She excepting adults through seniors with a wide variety of mental health diagnosis, relationship issues and situational problems of living. Her clients belong to diverse cultural/ethnic groups. She provides psychotherapy in English, Russian, and Hebrew.
In her practice she utilizes multimodal therapeutic approaches as psychodynamic, CBT, brief intervention, psycho-educational, coaching, and can adapt her treatment approach to meet the client’s needs. She practices individually, groups, marital counseling, co-therapy, and supervision. She excepting adults through seniors with a wide variety of mental health diagnosis, relationship issues and situational problems of living. Her clients belong to diverse cultural/ethnic groups. She provides psychotherapy in English, Russian, and Hebrew.
Kenya Taylor has more than 20 years of experience in mental health while including anxiety and depression interventions for chronic health conditions, pain management, first responders and their families, women’s health, and successful aging to enhance individual, couples and family therapy. She continues to promote wellness in urban, rural and suburban communities. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Ms.
Kenya Taylor has more than 20 years of experience in mental health while including anxiety and depression interventions for chronic health conditions, pain management, first responders and their families, women’s health, and successful aging to enhance individual, couples and family therapy. She continues to promote wellness in urban, rural and suburban communities. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Ms.
Jennifer has extensive experience working with clients from a diverse range of cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Her approach to therapy is centered around empathic, non-judgmental connection and draws upon a variety of theoretical perspectives, including cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based strategies. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief/loss, adjustment problems, and parenting.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Jennifer has extensive experience working with clients from a diverse range of cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Her approach to therapy is centered around empathic, non-judgmental connection and draws upon a variety of theoretical perspectives, including cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based strategies. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief/loss, adjustment problems, and parenting.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Emilia Ramirez is both from Texas and California, loves what she does and considers it her calling. She has worked in the field of social services for approximately 25 years and began her training as a therapist in 2015. Dr. Ramirez completed her Clinical Psychology doctorate in 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Prior to this, she obtained a Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2009 in Dallas Texas and graduated as a fourth-generation Longhorn from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2001, After completing graduate school, she moved back to California and is here to stay.
Dr. Emilia Ramirez is both from Texas and California, loves what she does and considers it her calling. She has worked in the field of social services for approximately 25 years and began her training as a therapist in 2015. Dr. Ramirez completed her Clinical Psychology doctorate in 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Prior to this, she obtained a Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2009 in Dallas Texas and graduated as a fourth-generation Longhorn from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2001, After completing graduate school, she moved back to California and is here to stay.
Arcelito Glorioso helps adults across California navigate life’s most challenging seasons with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, he provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for young adults, adults, and seniors seeking support for emotional distress, relationship concerns, and complex mental health conditions. Arcelito specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. He understands how persistent worry, low mood, and unresolved trauma can interfere with work performance, relationships, and overall well-being.
Arcelito Glorioso helps adults across California navigate life’s most challenging seasons with clarity, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, he provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for young adults, adults, and seniors seeking support for emotional distress, relationship concerns, and complex mental health conditions. Arcelito specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. He understands how persistent worry, low mood, and unresolved trauma can interfere with work performance, relationships, and overall well-being.
Hello! I'm Elizabeth Hua, and I'm dedicated to offering steadfast support every step of the way. With a foundation in counseling and a Certificate in EMDR training, I am devoted to guiding you towards emerging from these trials as a more robust and resilient individual.
Hello! I'm Elizabeth Hua, and I'm dedicated to offering steadfast support every step of the way. With a foundation in counseling and a Certificate in EMDR training, I am devoted to guiding you towards emerging from these trials as a more robust and resilient individual.
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Sana Benefits Therapists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling. Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy