Find Optum Therapists & Counselors in Merced, CA.

 

Deciding to see a therapist may have been difficult, but finding one who accepts your insurance may be even more challenging. And while you’re trying to cope with your own mental and emotional issues, dealing with insurance issues may be the last thing you want to do.

At Mental Health Match, we specialize in matching people to therapists near you who accept or are in-network with Optum.

Whether you are located in downtown Merced, the suburbs of Merced, other nearby places such as Modesto, Ceres, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Does Your Insurance Cover Therapy?

Before you start therapy, the first thing you should do is verify your outpatient Optum therapy coverage. If your plan doesn’t cover behavioral health therapy, they won’t pay; it may surprise you how many plans don’t include therapist insurance coverage.

To determine what your plan covers, you can call the customer service number on your insurance card. Once you know for sure that your insurance will cover outpatient behavioral health, leave it to us to help you find a therapist who accepts Optum plans.

If you would like to learn more about how to use insurance to cover therapy, check out our FAQ about how to pay for therapy.

Find a Therapist Near You Who Accepts Optum Therapy Coverage

Instead of Googling “therapists that take my insurance” and sifting through tons of results to no avail, allow us to help. After all, the longer you spend trying to figure out how to pay for therapy, the longer your treatment may be delayed.

With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified therapist near you who takes Optum therapy coverage is easy! Start by browsing in-network experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Merced, CA Therapists In-Network with Optum - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Robyn Caruso
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We will explore the functions of beliefs and behaviors that are no longer serving you. We will release trauma, anxiety and feelings stored in your body so that you can have a fulfilling life.


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We will explore the functions of beliefs and behaviors that are no longer serving you. We will release trauma, anxiety and feelings stored in your body so that you can have a fulfilling life.

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I have spent the past 15 years working in intensive treatment settings (eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and related-disorders). I incorporate DBT, IFS-informed, polyvagal theory and psychodynamic approaches.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting Skills
  • Perfectionism
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Harm
  • Young Women
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Kara Meeks
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We will engage in a relaxed, non judgmental space to explore challenges, develop insights, and acquire practical coping strategies, leaving session with a deeper understanding of yourself and enhanced emotional resilience.


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We will engage in a relaxed, non judgmental space to explore challenges, develop insights, and acquire practical coping strategies, leaving session with a deeper understanding of yourself and enhanced emotional resilience.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach varies, based on the client's needs; however, I customarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, allowing my clients to work through life circumstances while keeping forward movement toward future goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Co-Parenting
  • Coping Skills
  • Custody
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Balance
  • Life Skills
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Nathan Li
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Regardless of the specific issue at hand, I firmly believe that effective therapy begins with a foundation of trust and respect. I also places a strong emphasis on action-oriented therapy, actively involving clients in the therapeutic process.


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Regardless of the specific issue at hand, I firmly believe that effective therapy begins with a foundation of trust and respect. I also places a strong emphasis on action-oriented therapy, actively involving clients in the therapeutic process.

Something to know about my approach is:

I strive to create a nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner landscapes, cultivate resilience, and embrace the possibilities of life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Career Burnout
  • Career Change
  • Career Counseling
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Men
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Traumatic Loss
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Maryam Kazi
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Whether you’re struggling with domestic violence, addiction, or anxiety, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey.


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Whether you’re struggling with domestic violence, addiction, or anxiety, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey.

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My view of the function of counseling is as a journey of self-exploration by the client, meant to increase their level of self-understanding and self-awareness.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Women’s Health
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Dr. Monica Jorgensen
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I take a person-centered, strength-based approach to therapy. In addition, I have a strong background in behavior modification. I also have a passion for helping people work through anxiety, stress, and fears by using a mindfulness cognitive behavior


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I take a person-centered, strength-based approach to therapy. In addition, I have a strong background in behavior modification. I also have a passion for helping people work through anxiety, stress, and fears by using a mindfulness cognitive behavior

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe everyone has the power within to heal. Healing is a dynamic and reachable experience, that with help, everyone can find. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+, teens, adults, and people with disabilities.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adults
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Body Image
  • Coaching
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Pre-Teens
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
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