Partners Direct Health Therapists in Escondido, CA
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.
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. 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.
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.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. I’m especially passionate about helping individuals and families build stronger connections and healthier patterns of communication.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. I’m especially passionate about helping individuals and families build stronger connections and healthier patterns of communication.
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.
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.
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.
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Matthew has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with numerous issues such as: oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, relationship conflicts, severe mental illness, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, military family matters, and school related concerns. Matthew is comfortable assisting those with all types of backgrounds and utilizes a client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral approach.
Matthew has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with numerous issues such as: oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, relationship conflicts, severe mental illness, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, military family matters, and school related concerns. Matthew is comfortable assisting those with all types of backgrounds and utilizes a client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral approach.
Frederick is especially dedicated to supporting individuals exploring gender identity, cultural concerns, and affirming self-expression. He recognizes how deeply these experiences can impact mental health, relationships, and self-worth. His approach integrates cultural competence with clinical expertise, helping clients navigate identity-related stressors while embracing authenticity and personal empowerment. For parents and children, he also offers guidance through school avoidance, developmental concerns, and family-based challenges, ensuring the therapeutic process supports the whole family system when needed.
Frederick is especially dedicated to supporting individuals exploring gender identity, cultural concerns, and affirming self-expression. He recognizes how deeply these experiences can impact mental health, relationships, and self-worth. His approach integrates cultural competence with clinical expertise, helping clients navigate identity-related stressors while embracing authenticity and personal empowerment. For parents and children, he also offers guidance through school avoidance, developmental concerns, and family-based challenges, ensuring the therapeutic process supports the whole family system when needed.
Additionally, Candi’s expertise in Couples/Marital Counseling supports partners in navigating relational issues, fostering healthier communication and stronger connections. With a deep commitment to supporting diverse populations, Candi works extensively with the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals facing reproductive challenges. Her background as a US Army veteran enriches her ability to connect with and understand the unique experiences of active duty members, veterans, and their dependents.
Additionally, Candi’s expertise in Couples/Marital Counseling supports partners in navigating relational issues, fostering healthier communication and stronger connections. With a deep commitment to supporting diverse populations, Candi works extensively with the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals facing reproductive challenges. Her background as a US Army veteran enriches her ability to connect with and understand the unique experiences of active duty members, veterans, and their dependents.
Mrs. Barbara Gloria–Escobedo Nunley helps individuals and couples across California navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. She supports adults and seniors through struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and other emotional or relational concerns, offering a grounded therapeutic presence for those seeking meaningful change. Barbara is passionate about guiding clients through significant life transitions, including midlife shifts, later-life adjustments, and reproductive or postpartum challenges.Mrs. Barbara Gloria–Escobedo Nunley helps individuals and couples across California
Mrs. Barbara Gloria–Escobedo Nunley helps individuals and couples across California navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. She supports adults and seniors through struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and other emotional or relational concerns, offering a grounded therapeutic presence for those seeking meaningful change. Barbara is passionate about guiding clients through significant life transitions, including midlife shifts, later-life adjustments, and reproductive or postpartum challenges.Mrs. Barbara Gloria–Escobedo Nunley helps individuals and couples across 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.
Her expertise also extends to treating anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, where she utilizes evidence-based therapies to foster communication, healing, and growth within relationships. In her practice, Erica offers a range of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples and Marital Counseling, and Family Therapy. She is also skilled in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which allows her to support clients dealing with trauma and emotional regulation.Her expertise also extends to treating anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, wher
Her expertise also extends to treating anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, where she utilizes evidence-based therapies to foster communication, healing, and growth within relationships. In her practice, Erica offers a range of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples and Marital Counseling, and Family Therapy. She is also skilled in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which allows her to support clients dealing with trauma and emotional regulation.Her expertise also extends to treating anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, wher
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Patricia Fiamengo, LCSW, M-RAS, CA, FL, NC, VA
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I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping my clients find healing and empowerment through self-awareness and personal growth. I’ve worked in mental health and addiction treatment for over two decades and offer support options for a vast array of challenges; from severe emotional and personality disorders to day-to-day struggles. My life's purpose is to help others reach their goals, navigate their struggles, and walk in their strengths.
Former F&A clients may email Fiamengo Admin Email for records.
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping my clients find healing and empowerment through self-awareness and personal growth. I’ve worked in mental health and addiction treatment for over two decades and offer support options for a vast array of challenges; from severe emotional and personality disorders to day-to-day struggles. My life's purpose is to help others reach their goals, navigate their struggles, and walk in their strengths.
Former F&A clients may email Fiamengo Admin Email for records.
I am also well versed in treating chronic pain and health issues. I work in individual and group treatment modalities. am certified in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion (MSC) and versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). As a creative in the Los Angeles community, I also use poetry and music to encourage more mindful participation in the world around us. As a psychologist, I can provide cognitive, psychological and personality testing to help differentiate between conditions that have similar symptoms but different treatments.
I am also well versed in treating chronic pain and health issues. I work in individual and group treatment modalities. am certified in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion (MSC) and versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). As a creative in the Los Angeles community, I also use poetry and music to encourage more mindful participation in the world around us. As a psychologist, I can provide cognitive, psychological and personality testing to help differentiate between conditions that have similar symptoms but different treatments.
Jessica Cormier is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2018. Jessica provides an empathic and eclectic, person-centered approach to treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. She uses a variety of evidence-based approaches ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in order to support clients in overcoming challenges and healing from past traumas. Outside of work, Jessica is an avid traveler, amateur nature photographer and baker.
Jessica Cormier is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2018. Jessica provides an empathic and eclectic, person-centered approach to treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. She uses a variety of evidence-based approaches ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in order to support clients in overcoming challenges and healing from past traumas. Outside of work, Jessica is an avid traveler, amateur nature photographer and baker.
Lisa Tange, LCSW, brings over 30 years of expertise to her practice at LifeStance Health. She provides compassionate and innovative approaches to mental health care to support diverse communities of individuals, couples and families across California. She serves adults of all ages, including teens, and specializes in building therapeutic relationships to address depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, burnout/compassion fatigue, life transitions, child welfare, Indian child welfare, social justice, climate anxiety and eco distress.
Lisa Tange, LCSW, brings over 30 years of expertise to her practice at LifeStance Health. She provides compassionate and innovative approaches to mental health care to support diverse communities of individuals, couples and families across California. She serves adults of all ages, including teens, and specializes in building therapeutic relationships to address depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, burnout/compassion fatigue, life transitions, child welfare, Indian child welfare, social justice, climate anxiety and eco distress.
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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