My therapist Marissa is amazing.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Dr Marissa

geometry-shapes iconTrauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Coping Skills
Online in California
11 years in practice
Ages served: 11-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Dr Marissa accepts 36 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Blue Shield of California | BCBS
Blue Shield of California | Medicare Advantage
Carelon
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Health Net | Commercial
Humana Medicare Advantage
Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA
Imperial Health Plan of California
Imperial Insurance Companies TX
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare CA
Multi Plan PHCS
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California
Sharp Health Plan
Sutter Health Plan
Sutter Senior Care
Tricare West
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
Ventura County Health Care Plan
Veterans Affairs (VA) TriWest California
Western Health Advantage
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Dr Marissa

Dr. Marissa Elpidama is a certified Clinical Trauma Professional utilizing EMDR, CBT, and somatic-based interventions. She also is a certified hypnotherapist for trauma and PTSD, facilitates Resiliency and DBT Skills groups, and is a champion for community reinforcement and family training.

Dr. Elpidama holds several degrees, including a doctorate in psychology and a master's in business administration. Prior to being a clinical psychologist, Dr. Elpidama was a supervising organization development and training consultant with multinational companies.


Dr. Elpidama believes that you can be a better version of yourself by investing in yourself through psychotherapy, with her expert help. You will alleviate the mental health symptoms you are suffering from and, in the process, become a better you. Schedule a session with Dr. Elpidama to get started, as soon as you can!

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"I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 11 years of successful psychotherapy work experience, treating patients from ages 10 to 110."

What clients say

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

My therapist Marissa is amazing.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Dr Marissa

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Get to know Dr Marissa

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I decided to become a psychologist to facilitate bringing out the best in people.


What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with various client types, which you would discover once you have met me during your initial psychological evaluation.


What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

The success of your psychotherapy journey depends on how much you put into it.


What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Your first session would be an initial psychological evaluation to assess if I can help you, how I can help you, to discuss your initial diagnosis, and to gather your input to formulate your treatment goals. This first session is also for you to see if we can work together.


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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesTrauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Coping Skills, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Grief, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Bipolar Disorder
ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Christian Counseling
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Education and training

Years in practice
11 years
Graduating institute
California Coast University
Graduating degree
Doctor of Psychology
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
EnglishTagalogFilipino
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NPI number1750665915
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State of practiceCA
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License numberPY1048
Practice location

Practice information

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