Laura Cavarretta, Psychologist
Most therapists (including me) can teach you coping skills to manage your depression and anxiety. I believe that it is even more important to discover the roots of your depression and anxiety. These symptoms are telling you that something is wrong; something which needs to be identified, addressed, and healed. I want to assist you in uncovering the maladaptive patterns in your relationships, self-care, school and/or career which have not served you. We will work together to develop new goals and a treatment plan to help you accomplish these goals.
I am a licensed psychologist and have worked with individual adults, couples, and adolescents and their families for over 25 years. My clients find that my experience allows me to quickly help you identify what isn’t working for you in your life, and pinpoint symptoms which we will address. I believe that our body, mind, spirit, and soul must all work together to create a life worth living. Looking forward to meeting you soon!
A bit about me; I studied Psychology at the University of Colorado in Boulder, and continued my education at the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology where I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I interned at the Orange County Child Guidance Center and Kaiser Permanente. I have enjoyed working with clients of all ages, particularly adolescents and adults. I have practiced in outpatient clinics as well as residential treatment centers with adults and adolescents, specializing in both mental health and the treatment of substance use. I enjoy spending time with my husband, three young adult children, practicing yoga, and reading both fiction and non-fiction.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 15-74
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-74
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-74
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Stress management
- Alcohol use
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Military & veteran
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Stress management
- Alcohol use
- Attachment issues
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Fuller Theological Seminary
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University of Colorado
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925-282-1778
805-456-0436
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Laura Cavarretta. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Laura Cavarretta generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Laura Cavarretta's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Laura Cavarretta:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Laura Cavarretta is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
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Yes, Laura Cavarretta does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Laura Cavarretta is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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