Luis Plascencia
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (619) 333-5895
I am a licensed psychologist at Aloha Psych Associates. I am inspired by the “aloha spirit,” drawing on Hawaiian concepts like ‘alo’ (presence), ‘ha’ (breath of life), ‘mana’ (healing energy), and ‘ohana’ (family and connectedness). My clinical focus includes working with adults, especially immigrants and members of the LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, across the life span, managing issues of anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and other psychosocial stressors.
I am a member of both the American Psychological Association and the National Latinx Psychological Association. As a bilingual (Spanish)-bicultural clinician, I understand the importance of incorporating conversations of social identity into the dialogue of mental health and how much of a critical component it can be.
I am a Bay Area native and have devoted the past 10 years advocating for, learning about, and working in mental health services. Outside of work, I like to spend time with my family, traveling, and engaging in Sacramento’s vibrant and growing community.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AlohaCare
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Hawaii Medical Services Association
- Health Net
- HMAA/HWMG
- HOKU/MedQUEST
- Kaiser HI
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Scripps Health
- Sharp Health
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University Health Alliance
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY35913 Luisalfredo Plascencia
- Attended University of San Francisco, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2023
- Degree/Diploma from Columbia University M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, a Master of Education in Psychological Counseling
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
- Medical Issues
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Self-Harming
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Psychodynamic
- Relational