Grief, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Bipolar Disorder

Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling

Online in California

7 years in practice

Ages served: 11-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

LaCresha accepts 28 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

JP Farley Corporation

Medica

Multi Plan PHCS

Quest Behavioral Health

SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California

Sharp Health Plan

Sutter Health Plan

Sutter Senior Care

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

Ventura County Health Care Plan

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 LaCresha

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 7 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I specialize in helping clients identify patterns, strengthen communication, and build healthier connections. I bring a warm, grounded presence to therapy and use a collaborative, culturally responsive approach to meet you where you are.

I earned my master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Pacific Oaks College. My work draws from trauma-informed, strength-based, and mindfulness-based practices to help clients explore emotional patterns, understand relational dynamics, and move toward lasting change.

My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, deepen self-awareness, and rewrite patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we’ll create space for healing, clarity, and meaningful growth. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Let's begin your path toward healthier relationships and a more grounded sense of self.

"I became a therapist after witnessing how trauma impacts families and realizing that healing one person can transform generations."

Get to know LaCresha

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I chose this path, because I wanted to turn pain into purpose.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work best with clients who are ready to look inward, people who are tired of surviving and truly want to heal.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

Real healing takes courage, it's not about perfection.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Clients can expect a warm and welcoming space to share their story.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

My values as a therapist come from lived experience, seeing firsthand how trauma, stigma and silence can shape generations.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I tailor therapy to each client by meeting them exactly where they are.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Bipolar Disorder, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Divorce, School Issues, Racial Identity, Parenting, Family Conflict, Substance Use, Alcohol Use, Spirituality, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Gender Identity / Transgender, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Weight Loss, Video Game Addiction, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Thinking Disorders, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Sports Performance, Social Anxiety, Sexual Addiction, Seniors & Geriatric, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Obesity, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Mood Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Internet Addiction, Impulse Control Disorders, Hoarding, Gambling, First Responders, Emotional Disturbance, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Violence, Developmental Disorders, Codependency, Caregivers, Body Image Issues, Body Dysmorphia, Antisocial Personality, Agoraphobia, Adoption, Self-Harming, Life Transition, Eating Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Addiction, Sexual Abuse, ADHD, Autism, Women’s Issues, Sex Therapy, Self Esteem, Men’s Issues, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, LGBTQIA+, Domestic Abuse, Military / Veteran

ApproachesPsychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Music Therapy, Multicultural, Integrative, Experiential Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Focused, Structural Family Therapy (SFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychotherapy, Intensive Therapy, Family / Marital, Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology, Play Therapy, Narrative, Gestalt, Feminist, Humanistic / Rogerian