geometry-shapes iconDepression
Online in California
1 years in practice
Ages served: 18-64
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Mia accepts 39 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
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA
Imperial Health Plan of California
JP Farley Corporation
Medica
Medicare CA
Molina Healthcare Exchange
Molina Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Multi Plan PHCS
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California
Scripps Health Plan
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 Mia

Mia Velarde is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in helping individuals ages 16 and older with concerns including depression, anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, and LGBTQIA+-related issues. Mia creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can show up exactly as they are while they focus on strengths and evolve goals. In her free time, Mia enjoys running, spending time with family, visiting museums, and listening to records.


Mia received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of LaVerne. She uses family systems, attachment and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques depending on their needs.


Life isn’t about toughing it out alone. There are so many people around to learn from and grow with. Mia would be humbled and honored to support you and encourages you to schedule your first appointment today! 

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"I believe we all have the answers to our questions, problems, and desires within ourselves, but having someone else to support us on our journey can make it much easier."

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety
ApproachesAny / Eclectic
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Education and training

Years in practice
1 years
Graduating institute
University of LaVerne
Graduating degree
Master of Science Marriage Family Therapy
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1528499266
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State of practiceCA
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Practice information

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Individual Counseling
Mia is available for Video visits.
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Mia Velarde

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)