geometry-shapes iconPregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationships, Anxiety, Divorce, Grief
Online in California
15 years in practice
Ages served: 11-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Tawnie accepts 30 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
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Health Net | Commercial
Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA
Imperial Health Plan of California
JP Farley Corporation
Magellan
Medicare CA
Multi Plan PHCS
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California
Sharp 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 Provider

About Tawnie

Tawnie Putignano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 15 years of diverse experience in the field of social work, including working with adolescent youth in juvenile probation centers, adults and families with disabilities, older adults in healthcare centers and skilled nursing facilities, hospital social work, and in providing therapeutic counseling to children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals in both school, home and clinical based settings.

Tawnie completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at California State Long Beach University. She enjoys working with adolescent youth and helping to bridge communication gaps with parents. She has an excellent ability to quickly gain trust and build rapport with her clients to aid in meeting counseling goals. Tawnie enjoys working with individuals, and enjoys helping couples improve their communication skills to enhance their quality of life with themselves and with each other.

Tawnie will work with you to identify your goals, and will provide you with the skills and support that you need to meet them. She brings a humanistic, solution-focused, client-centered approach to her therapeutic counseling. Tawnie will create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs, utilizing narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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"Life is tough, you are tougher. Let me help you make sense of it and equip you with the tools you need to enjoy a better tomorrow. "

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Get to know Tawnie

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I wanted to become a counselor because I wanted everyone to experience what it is like to have someone listen to you with their heart instead of just their ears. 

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Families because I love how when one member of the family is doing and feeling better, it has a ripple effect on the rest of the family.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Good music can help lift your mood! 

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I love that I can see client's in an office setting and remotely.

What inspires you?

The smile on a baby's face. Sunsets.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Instant rapport, understanding and trust.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want them to feel comfortable being themselves where they are, at that moment.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love to dance and make people smile and laugh.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

That I am so excited to meet them!

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesPregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationships, Anxiety, Divorce, Grief, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
ApproachesChristian Counseling, Humanistic / Rogerian, Narrative, Play Therapy, Reality Therapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Psychoanalytic
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Education and training

Years in practice
15 years
Graduating institute
California State University - Long Beach
Graduating degree
Master of Social Work
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1700015138
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State of practiceCA
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License number69349
Practice location

Practice information

Book your first session

Individual Counseling
Tawnie is available for Video visits.
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Tawnie Putignano

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)