Michael Evans-Zepeda, Psychologist
Michael D. Evans-Zepeda is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2011. It takes vulnerability and courage to reach out, especially when we are in pain. When working with clients, Michael does his best to co-create a safe containing environment that allows us to explore, integrate, change, and accept difficult aspects of our lived experience. This is accomplished through the exploration of how the past comes into the present moment and by working in the relational space between therapist and client. Therapy is an ongoing process that helps us build our reflective capacity, emotional intelligence, and innate resiliency.
Michael specializes in working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children that have experienced repetitive and developmental trauma. He also specializes in the treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse which often co-occur with trauma. Michael has experience in working with individuals struggling with adult ADHD. He deeply understands the challenges of caretaking and being a member of the sandwich generation.
He has a strong affinity for veterans, first responders, law enforcement, their families and the challenges that come with those chosen professions. Michael is also LGBTQIA friendly. Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about Michael and how he works. He looks forward to meeting with you! In his free time, Michael enjoys time with his family, being in nature, physical fitness, martial arts, DIY home projects, and is a proud girl dad.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Family Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social injustice
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Video game/internet
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Ability status
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
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)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- 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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Ryokan College
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Argosy University
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562-431-8822
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Michael Evans-Zepeda. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Michael Evans-Zepeda generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Michael Evans-Zepeda'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 Michael Evans-Zepeda:
- 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)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- 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 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Michael Evans-Zepeda 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, Michael Evans-Zepeda does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Michael Evans-Zepeda is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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