Cigna EAP Therapists in Santa Ana, CA
Our group practice works best with clients who are ready to go deeper, build practical skills, and actively engage in their mental health journey. We value a trauma-informed, culturally aware approach that honors diversity, identity, and lived experience. We support clients who are open to exploring holistic and cultural practices that promote wellbeing and who are seeking therapy grounded in compassion, authenticity, and a commitment to social awareness and equity.
Our group practice works best with clients who are ready to go deeper, build practical skills, and actively engage in their mental health journey. We value a trauma-informed, culturally aware approach that honors diversity, identity, and lived experience. We support clients who are open to exploring holistic and cultural practices that promote wellbeing and who are seeking therapy grounded in compassion, authenticity, and a commitment to social awareness and equity.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, emotional ups and downs, relationship challenges, self-esteem struggles, or life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected from themselves, unsure how to manage big emotions, or struggling to communicate their needs effectively. Some are navigating difficult relationships, burnout, people-pleasing patterns, anxious attachment, or challenges with confidence and identity.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, emotional ups and downs, relationship challenges, self-esteem struggles, or life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected from themselves, unsure how to manage big emotions, or struggling to communicate their needs effectively. Some are navigating difficult relationships, burnout, people-pleasing patterns, anxious attachment, or challenges with confidence and identity.
Dr. Ixchel T. Fonseca is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her clients often seek support for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, family conflict, life transitions, school and work-related stressors. Her experience includes family reunification services, working with victims of crime, and intensive outpatient treatment settings. Dr. Fonseca utilizes treatment approaches tailored to each individual's needs, helping clients gain insight and strengthen coping skills.
Dr. Ixchel T. Fonseca is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her clients often seek support for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, family conflict, life transitions, school and work-related stressors. Her experience includes family reunification services, working with victims of crime, and intensive outpatient treatment settings. Dr. Fonseca utilizes treatment approaches tailored to each individual's needs, helping clients gain insight and strengthen coping skills.
You’re doing your best to hold it all together, but beneath the surface, the anxiety and exhaustion are becoming too much to carry. Whether you are struggling to break your own cycles of stress or watching your child navigate "big emotions" they can’t quite name, you don't have to keep pretending you're okay. I help individuals and families move from just "surviving" the day to actually feeling in control again.
You’re doing your best to hold it all together, but beneath the surface, the anxiety and exhaustion are becoming too much to carry. Whether you are struggling to break your own cycles of stress or watching your child navigate "big emotions" they can’t quite name, you don't have to keep pretending you're okay. I help individuals and families move from just "surviving" the day to actually feeling in control again.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, disconnection, or patterns that no longer serve you? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and multicultural stressors, including acculturation, family dynamics, and intergenerational patterns. Together, we create a space where you can better understand yourself, heal emotional wounds, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, disconnection, or patterns that no longer serve you? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and multicultural stressors, including acculturation, family dynamics, and intergenerational patterns. Together, we create a space where you can better understand yourself, heal emotional wounds, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
If you are looking for a Therapist who is Compassionate and Knowledgeable, please keep reading. Many Therapists feel the need to curate their ideal client, but I am confident I can help you regardless of your background. My extensive experience has introduced me to clients with wonderfully diverse backgrounds, who have trusted me with their most vulnerable moments in life. When you work with me, you can rest assured that you are in the hands of an Experienced and Capable Therapist.
If you are looking for a Therapist who is Compassionate and Knowledgeable, please keep reading. Many Therapists feel the need to curate their ideal client, but I am confident I can help you regardless of your background. My extensive experience has introduced me to clients with wonderfully diverse backgrounds, who have trusted me with their most vulnerable moments in life. When you work with me, you can rest assured that you are in the hands of an Experienced and Capable Therapist.
The clients I work with are those who want to make changes in their lives. We all face different challenges, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and stuck, and cause us to feel stressed, anxious, and sad. You don't have to face your challenges alone.
The clients I work with are those who want to make changes in their lives. We all face different challenges, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and stuck, and cause us to feel stressed, anxious, and sad. You don't have to face your challenges alone.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and have been providing therapeutic services for the past 22 years. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural Mexican-American originally from Chicago, IL. I believe in personalizing care to match your unique needs—whether you are navigating a major life transition, dealing with work-related stress in corporate, or seeking to build resilience. My goal is always to meet clients where they are and help them achieve their personal goals while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and have been providing therapeutic services for the past 22 years. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural Mexican-American originally from Chicago, IL. I believe in personalizing care to match your unique needs—whether you are navigating a major life transition, dealing with work-related stress in corporate, or seeking to build resilience. My goal is always to meet clients where they are and help them achieve their personal goals while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
You deserve support that meets you where you are and helps you get where you want to be. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I empower individuals to overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and other mental health challenges. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. Therapy can be the beginning of a healthier, more fulfilling chapter—and I'd be honored to support you.
You deserve support that meets you where you are and helps you get where you want to be. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I empower individuals to overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and other mental health challenges. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. Therapy can be the beginning of a healthier, more fulfilling chapter—and I'd be honored to support you.
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I believe that the client, not the therapist, is the expert in their own life. My goal is to support and guide my clients see their strengths, increase self-awareness, and develop new skills to help them live a more satisfying life and build healthier relationships.
My therapy approach is client-centered and collaborative. I meet my clients where they're at and go at their own pace. I tend to have a more informal laid-back style and value the use of humor and creativity in the therapy process. I integrate different psychotherapeutic orientations and can provide evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
I believe that the client, not the therapist, is the expert in their own life. My goal is to support and guide my clients see their strengths, increase self-awareness, and develop new skills to help them live a more satisfying life and build healthier relationships.
My therapy approach is client-centered and collaborative. I meet my clients where they're at and go at their own pace. I tend to have a more informal laid-back style and value the use of humor and creativity in the therapy process. I integrate different psychotherapeutic orientations and can provide evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, self esteem, and life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, and together we’ll build practical tools, gain insight, and help you move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, self esteem, and life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, and together we’ll build practical tools, gain insight, and help you move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I am currently accepting new clients.
Even in the moments that should feel good, anxious thoughts have a way of quietly stealing the joy. Maybe you've been feeling disconnected from yourself, from the people around you, from a life that on paper looks like it should feel better than it does. You don't have to keep carrying that alone.
You're looking for a therapist who's actually in it with you, approachable, attentive, and willing to gently challenge you to see things from a new angle. Together, we'll explore what you're feeling through a collaborative, judgment-free process so you can grow into the best version of yourself.
I am currently accepting new clients.
Even in the moments that should feel good, anxious thoughts have a way of quietly stealing the joy. Maybe you've been feeling disconnected from yourself, from the people around you, from a life that on paper looks like it should feel better than it does. You don't have to keep carrying that alone.
You're looking for a therapist who's actually in it with you, approachable, attentive, and willing to gently challenge you to see things from a new angle. Together, we'll explore what you're feeling through a collaborative, judgment-free process so you can grow into the best version of yourself.
I offer caring and confidential therapy for adults, children, couples, and families in-person in Long Beach, CA. My clinical specialties include OCD treatment (including exposure therapy) and trauma recovery for children and adolescents. I have a special fondness for working with teens.
I began my mental health career as a suicide prevention counselor, and I am a certified domestic violence counselor, so I don't shy away from the most uncomfortable topics. Please reach out to me to learn how I can help you or your family.
I offer caring and confidential therapy for adults, children, couples, and families in-person in Long Beach, CA. My clinical specialties include OCD treatment (including exposure therapy) and trauma recovery for children and adolescents. I have a special fondness for working with teens.
I began my mental health career as a suicide prevention counselor, and I am a certified domestic violence counselor, so I don't shy away from the most uncomfortable topics. Please reach out to me to learn how I can help you or your family.
Therapy can feel both humbling and intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. My goal is to offer practical tools, fresh perspectives, and supportive strategies to ease the weight of anxiety and depression. I bring a compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach, creating a safe space where we can work together to problem-solve and restore peace of mind. Our work will focus on both present-moment solutions and the deeper healing of early experiences and trauma that may still impact your relationships today.
Therapy can feel both humbling and intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. My goal is to offer practical tools, fresh perspectives, and supportive strategies to ease the weight of anxiety and depression. I bring a compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach, creating a safe space where we can work together to problem-solve and restore peace of mind. Our work will focus on both present-moment solutions and the deeper healing of early experiences and trauma that may still impact your relationships today.
Are you exhausted from trying to hold it all together? Is the people-pleasing leaving you completely drained? Do you find your mind racing with self-doubt?
I have over a decade of experience in working with individuals and couples with concerns like these. My clinical expertise is in the following areas: chronic stress, life transitions, conflict in difficult relationships, navigating work stress, low self-esteem, addiction, addictive relationships, and the insidious loop of anxiety/depression. I have a warm, yet direct style of communication and am solution-focused.
Are you exhausted from trying to hold it all together? Is the people-pleasing leaving you completely drained? Do you find your mind racing with self-doubt?
I have over a decade of experience in working with individuals and couples with concerns like these. My clinical expertise is in the following areas: chronic stress, life transitions, conflict in difficult relationships, navigating work stress, low self-esteem, addiction, addictive relationships, and the insidious loop of anxiety/depression. I have a warm, yet direct style of communication and am solution-focused.
What makes life worth living? For many of us, it’s living in alignment with our values. And when that alignment slips, it doesn’t just create tension — it can leave you feeling lost, disconnected or unsure of yourself. This tension often hides behind symptoms like overthinking, irritability, poor sleep and low motivation. I specialize in helping individuals move past self-sabotage to face life’s hefty questions: What experiences from my past still affect how I think today? What kind of person do I want to be in my daily life?
What makes life worth living? For many of us, it’s living in alignment with our values. And when that alignment slips, it doesn’t just create tension — it can leave you feeling lost, disconnected or unsure of yourself. This tension often hides behind symptoms like overthinking, irritability, poor sleep and low motivation. I specialize in helping individuals move past self-sabotage to face life’s hefty questions: What experiences from my past still affect how I think today? What kind of person do I want to be in my daily life?
Welcome!
Are you facing a life-changing diagnosis or navigating a challenging time? You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you're adjusting to a chronic condition like MS, Depression, managing stress, or simply ready for meaningful change, I’m here to support your journey with compassion, expertise, and practical strategies. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families overcome emotional barriers, navigate transitions, and reconnect with purpose. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you build resilience and clarity—one step at a time.
Welcome!
Are you facing a life-changing diagnosis or navigating a challenging time? You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you're adjusting to a chronic condition like MS, Depression, managing stress, or simply ready for meaningful change, I’m here to support your journey with compassion, expertise, and practical strategies. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families overcome emotional barriers, navigate transitions, and reconnect with purpose. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you build resilience and clarity—one step at a time.
Ready for real change—not just talk? As a therapist and veteran, my approach is direct, culturally responsive, and focused on building resilience, confidence, and stronger relationships. You’ll find a space that’s safe, respectful, and free of judgment—where growth and accountability go hand in hand. If you’re ready to move forward with clarity and strength, let’s connect. Book your appointment today and start creating the life you deserve.
Ready for real change—not just talk? As a therapist and veteran, my approach is direct, culturally responsive, and focused on building resilience, confidence, and stronger relationships. You’ll find a space that’s safe, respectful, and free of judgment—where growth and accountability go hand in hand. If you’re ready to move forward with clarity and strength, let’s connect. Book your appointment today and start creating the life you deserve.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe they show up in your relationships, your reactions, or how you cope with anxiety, anger or overwhelming emotions. Maybe relationship struggles keep resurfacing, or you notice how past experiences are still impacting how you connect, communicate, or protect yourself today. You might find yourself overthinking, shutting down, people pleasing, or reacting more intensely than you’d like. Rather than simply managing symptoms, you’re looking to understand the root of your patterns so you can heal, find your voice, build healthier relationships, and create lasting change.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe they show up in your relationships, your reactions, or how you cope with anxiety, anger or overwhelming emotions. Maybe relationship struggles keep resurfacing, or you notice how past experiences are still impacting how you connect, communicate, or protect yourself today. You might find yourself overthinking, shutting down, people pleasing, or reacting more intensely than you’d like. Rather than simply managing symptoms, you’re looking to understand the root of your patterns so you can heal, find your voice, build healthier relationships, and create lasting change.
I support individuals in recognizing, expressing, and working through their emotions while enhancing communication skills, building self-confidence, and developing healthier strategies for managing life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood. My approach is collaborative and empowering, helping clients identify unhelpful patterns that may be limiting their growth and guiding them toward meaningful change.
I support individuals in recognizing, expressing, and working through their emotions while enhancing communication skills, building self-confidence, and developing healthier strategies for managing life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood. My approach is collaborative and empowering, helping clients identify unhelpful patterns that may be limiting their growth and guiding them toward meaningful change.
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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