Howard Acosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Bakersfield, CA 93390
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HELLO! Feeling stuck? Managing moods better for relief can be faster! I've been there and I know what works. My job is to ensure you learn what works by teaching up-front, fast, coping methods and strategies that work to rapidly move you towards more relaxation, self-control and relief—usually in 5-10 sessions. In fact I've written a book about it titled "UCoping: Interactive Edition" available on Amazon. This all comes through an active faith, being state-licensed and through the academics of clinical psychotherapy. Book now at www.waysofcoping.clientsecure.me, or click “Website" or "MyWebsite" on this page.
I treat anxiety, depression, substance use, and sexual-identity distress by teaching how to crystalize evidence-based coping methods for life! I add faith discussions as needed in a style that is warm and compassionate and mostly use cognitive behavioral therapy. Book at waysofcoping.clientsecure.me, or click “Website" or "My Website" to book now!
Since COVID, I conduct video, audio or message-chat sessions through the HIPAA-compliant platforms Alma, SimplePractice and BetterHelp. I take several insurances and also various e-pay venues. Book now at waysofcoping.clientsecure.me, or click the "Website" or "My Website" button on this page. Let's work together to get you unstuck fast for life!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Howard Acosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 74837 Howard Acosta
- Certificate from CA Board of Behavioral Science Registration ASW 25805 / 2010
- Attended California State University, Long Beach, Graduated 2001
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Howard Acosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Coping Skills
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Psychosis
- Sexual Orientation and Faith Issues
- Spirituality
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Howard Acosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Veterans
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Forgiveness Model
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (661) 347-2811
Howard Acosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Additional Location
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(661) 347-2811Nearby Areas
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Howard Acosta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Last Modified: 25 Oct 2023