Brenda Contreras, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Brenda Contreras

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Individuals

Teenagers (13-17)

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Brenda Contreras

My name is Brenda, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles. My clinical experience involves working with families, children, and teens who are going through difficult times. This may include heightened levels of anxiety, mild depression, family changes such as divorce, or grief. My work greatly involves creating a safe space and fostering parent-child teamwork. This may include individual therapy, parent consultation, parent-child sessions, and, when appropriate, family sessions. My approach is to collaboratively create goals that meet your needs and wants from therapy.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I am certified in Parent Child Interaction therapy and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, along with others. My approach is to first understand your experiences and your strengths. With children it is breaking down the barriers, understanding what the behavior is communicating and teaching coping skills to manage big emotions. With parents it is building the confidence and skills to help your child. I focus on attachment, family styles and emotional regulation. My practice helps children and teens feel seen, understood and empowered in their ability to manage difficult times. Helping parents feel connected and hopeful.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My sessions with children and teens typically have check-ins, some sort of physical movement to let out unexpressed energy-emotion, interventions to target the goal, and a fun review of what was learned. If parents are available, parents are welcomed to join our check-ins or end of session to review what was learned, in order for parent to implement skills outside of treatment.

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In-network insurances

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare Oxford

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $130 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $130 for 53 minutes

More information on payments and coverage

I am taking patients with the following insurance providers; Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford (Optum), United Healthcare (Optum).

Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Behavioral Therapy

Divorce Counseling

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Therapy

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Behavioral Therapy

Education and background

Practice names

Throughall Therapy

Education and training

California State University, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1881114064

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Brenda Contreras?

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Is Brenda Contreras accepting new patients?

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What practice does Brenda Contreras work with?

Brenda Contreras works with Throughall Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Brenda Contreras?

Brenda Contreras frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Behavioral Therapy, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Brenda Contreras on their profile.