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Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master's degree in Social Work. In my clinical journey, I’ve had the privilege of working with adults, youth, children, and families in a variety of settings—including hospitals, residential treatment centers, schools, private practice, and community-based services.
These diverse experiences have shaped my ability to meet clients where they are and support them through a wide range of challenges.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
You may look like you have it together, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or trapped in your own thoughts. You replay conversations, struggle to quiet your mind at night, or carry experiences you rarely talk about. You've learned to keep functioning while bearing the weight of it all. As someone who has been on the other side of the badge and now serves as a licensed clinician, I understand what it means to bring difficult experiences home with you. When accustomed to being strong for everyone else, therapy can be where you finally take care of yourself. Let me help you quiet the spiral and reclaim your life.
As a former law enforcement officer, licensed clinical social worker, and current children’s social worker, I bring both professional training and real-world-experiences to therapy. I understand that asking for help can make it uncomfortable-especially for people who are accustomed to being the one others depend on.
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Hello! Thank you for considering me as a potential therapist. I have worked in social services related occupations for over thirty years. I am humbled daily and appreciate working with people wherever stage they are in their life.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
When a teen is struggling, the whole family can feel it. I work with teens and parents facing emotional overwhelm, behavior challenges, family conflict, and stress. Therapy with me is supportive, engaging, and focused on practical tools you can use in daily life. My goal is to help families feel more connected, understood, and hopeful.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Sima Braude is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified RLT Couples Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and create meaningful change. Known for her warm, direct, and collaborative approach, she believes growth happens when people feel both supported and challenged — and she strives to create a space where clients can be honest, accountable, and fully themselves.
Depression, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have completed training in EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, trauma‐informed care, and play‐based interventions.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Curative,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Providence Health Plan
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Curative,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
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- Experienced Mental Health Provider (13 years) assisting clients with ADHD (adult) Anxiety Depression Chronic Pain Chronic Sleep problems Mood disorder PTSD: Military combat, childhood & sexual trauma Alcohol Use Disorder
- Dual Master’s Prepared
- ANCC Dual Board Certified - Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Veteran 22 yrs retired US Navy Commander/O-5
- Licensed in 5 States - AZ, CA, OR, MD, WA
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
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