Kelsie Testa, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Kelsie Testa

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
7 years in practice

My style is radically genuine, which means I value authenticity and showing up as a human first rather than an expert. I'm a therapist with Octave and Ev

My approach to therapy is about humor and heart. My style is radically genuine, which means I value authenticity and showing up as a human first rather than an expert. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and accepting. My approach combines teaching you skills to regulate your emotions, tolerate distress and be more mindful with conversations to build insight and process long-term patterns to understand how they got there in the first place. I believe therapy is a relationship first and foremost: I bring knowledge and expertise about the mind and emotions to the table; you bring knowledge and expertise about yourself and your experience. Together you and I will collaborate to find a balance of approaches that works for you.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Cisgender Woman

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Life Transitions
  • Personality Disorders
  • Physical Stress
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Harm
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Treatment specialties

Treatments

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – California
  • Anthem – California
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – California
  • Blue Shield of California – California
  • Cigna – California
  • Health Net – California
  • MHN – California
  • MHNet Behavioral Health – California
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Active, California

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