Psychotherapy & Counseling for Your Wellbeing

We Partner with Leading Insurance Programs:
We partner with leading
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An Attentive and Supportive Environment for your

Past, Present and Future

Are you going through, or have you survived a moment, a relationship, or a difficult and challenging situation? We offer an attentive and supportive environment to help you get relief, make positive healthy change and reconnect with your strengths and passions.

Virtual Therapy to Cope with Life Transitions

You have a storied experience, and there are moments in life that will test you, and may even leave you emotionally stirred and mentally bothered. We are here to help. We offer professional support for your emotional and mental health, so that you get back on the path you want to be on.

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Online Counseling for Major Life Changes

Learn and develop coping strategies; adjust to major life transitions and moments. Schedule a consultation today. Meet from the comfort of your home using your smartphone or computer.

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Clinical Team Members

Julio Lagos, LCSW Supervisor
LCSW Supervisor, Clinical Program Director
Biography
Brenden Mei, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Biography
Benica Foster, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Biography
Maddie Boland, ACSW
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
Biography
Stephanie Creer, ACSW
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
Biography
Molly Parent, ACSW
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
Biography
Sweeta Khosrawi, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Biography
Kelli Clark, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Biography
Brenda Cordova, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Biography
Heather Ayers-Cluff, LCSW Supervisor
LCSW Supervisor, Clinical Training Director
Biography
Specialty
Julio Lagos
What is EMDR Therapy and how could it help?
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General
Julio Lagos
What is Measurement-Based Care?
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Specialty
Julio Lagos
Making Psychotherapy Effective
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UniHealth FAQs

What steps do I take to get started?

As a potential new client, seeking enrollment in our practice, please get started by completing our online enrollment form, found here. Once submitted, one of our intake-coordinators will reach out to you. They will gather more information about your circumstances and determine if we may be able to assist. From there, you could expect your first appointment that same week, or the week thereafter.

Do you offer in-person sessions, telehealth, or both?

We offer virtual telehealth appointments. For established clients, we offer in-person appointments on a limited basis. You could expect your first appointment to be by way of virtual telehealth.

What are your hours of operation, including evening or weekend availability?

We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. On the weekends, we are open on Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Our primary phone line is: 415-562-0115. 

Are you currently accepting new clients?

Yes, we are currently accepting new clients. 

How long are sessions typically?

All situations are different, and your sessions are determined by your clinician. Typically, and for most cases, appointments are approximately 53-minutes. 

How often will we meet?

All situations and circumstances are different, and the frequency of your appointments will depend and vary on needs and other factors, such as what is allowed by your insurance carrier; whether you are electing to use insurance. In most cases, appointments are 1x/week. 

What can I expect during my first session?

At your first appointment, you could expect a bio-psychosocial assessment to be conducted. The bio-psychosocial assessment is a structured interview, intended to get an overview of your history, your present circumstances, and social/environmental factors related to your mental health. 

How long does therapy usually last?

Therapy is unique to each and every individual, and the duration of therapy varies based on differing circumstances. Your clinician will help create a treatment plan that will focus on specific and select goals and outcomes within a specified period of time. 

What types of issues do you treat?

Our areas of focus include, but are not limited to: anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, life transitions, adjustments, social anxiety, low mood, grief/bereavement, neglect and attachment issues, recovery from toxic relationships, career changes, work-related stress, moving to a new city, academic stress, burnout prevention, time management, decision-making challenge, and executive functioning skills. 

What therapeutic approaches do your practitioners use?

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Therapy, Measurement-Based Care, Interpersonal therapy, Psychodynamic therapy and humanistic psychotherapy. 

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For new guests considering joining our private practice, kindly complete the provided form to determine if we’re a good fit.

To ensure quality care, we can only accept a limited number of new members.

Thank you for your understanding.

Warmly,

The Clinical Team at UniHealth

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