Ron Pilato, Psychologist
Dr. Ron Pilato is a Psychologist who has been practicing since 2003. Following his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Master’s degree from the California Institute for Integral Studies, he graduated from the Wright Institute with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Ron believes in mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal neurobiology, psychodynamic, and stress reduction approaches. He enjoys exploring personal agency and sources of often unseen strengths including human diversity, spiritual and religious practices and beliefs, and the prevention and treatment of burnout. He is deeply dedicated to helping people live full, authentic, engaged lives, assisting them in revealing meaning, purpose, and direction through life’s navigations and challenges. Dr. Pilato cultivates special interests working with members of LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities. In his spare time, Ron enjoys long hikes in nature, practicing meditation and spending time with his family, which includes two cats, Tina and Tiger.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Aging
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Parenthood
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Social injustice
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)
- 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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California Institute of Integral Studies
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The Wright Institute
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Cornell University
New patient?
Book Appointment OnlineFrequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ron Pilato. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Ron Pilato generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Ron Pilato'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 Ron Pilato:
- 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)
- 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.
Ron Pilato is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Ron Pilato works at:
Yes, Ron Pilato does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Ron Pilato is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.