Blue Cross/Blue Shield Therapists

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  • Seeking Blue Shield therapist

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    Sep 23, 2022

    I'm looking for recommendations for therapists in network with Blue Shield (we have a PPO plan). It's been a struggle to find anyone, especially for in-person therapy -- we live in Oakland near the Berkeley border. At this point it's not important what kind of therapy, just if they listen and are more useful than a self-help book. After other unsuccessful instances of negotiating with the insurance company, we'd prefer to find someone who takes Blue Shield, instead of dealing with a superbill. Thank you all for your advice!

    Sep 23, 2022

    Hi there,

    Marie Hopper, MFT in Albany takes only one insurance: Blue Shield. She is amazing and saved my life.

    http://www.therapyeastbay.com/contact.html

    Sep 28, 2022

    Hi!

    Not local, but you could check with Silverlake Psychology in LA for video therapy. I found them when we lived in LA and have continued to use their telehealth therapy now that we live here.

    I have BCBS (but from a different state) and they accept it, so it’s worth asking!

    https://www.silverlakepsychology.com

    Sep 28, 2022

  • ISO Therapist in Berkeley for depression covered by Blue Shield

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    Nov 5, 2019

    Looking for a therapist, probably female, who I can talk with about my anxiety, depression, family/parenting concerns. Someone with a sense of humor. Someone warm and welcoming. Someone who accepts Blue Shield Insurance. 

    Nov 5, 2019

    I'm not sure about the insurance but I recommend calling Lauren Finklestein. I can't recommend her highly enough. 

    https://www.laurenfinkelsteintherapy.com/

    Nov 6, 2019

    I go to Heather Roselaren and have Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance. She helps me with my depression and family/parenting concerns. 510-527-1217

    Nov 6, 2019

    Hi there,

    I recommend without resevation Marie Hopper (http://www.therapyeastbay.com/). Her office is in Albany, close to Solano Ave., and she also has a Lafayette office. The only insurance she accepts is Blue Shield. I have found her to be a  kind and patient therapist. I wouldn't be here without her.

    Be well, good luck!

    Nov 7, 2019

    I had great success working with Mallika Bush for about 6 months last year (www.mallikabush.com) for exactly the issues you're seeking help with. She is very flexible (after the first couple months, we ended up doing most of our sessions over Zoom during my toddler's naptime) and really helped me work through a lot of my kneejerk reactions to stress/stressors so that the next time my life hit a bump I was able to cope MUCH better. I opted not to submit claims to insurance b/c they required a diagnosis code and I was a little gun-shy about giving myself a pre-existing mental health condition given the uncertain state of healthcare right now, but Mallika will provide you with the necessary paperwork to submit as an out-of-network provider. Hope this helps!

    Nov 7, 2019