Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CA
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Accepting patients
Licensed in CA
Accepts insurance
Hi there, I'm Brian!
Brian F Soden, LMFT, M-RAS, is based in the Ventura CA area and utilizes a Humanistic, client-centered approach. California licensed since 2006, Brian believes that the client is the real agent of change. The therapist is to provide the space and relationship that allows client change to occur. The focus of practice includes but is not limited to: recovery from addiction, depressive disorder, anxiety, and couples/relationship counseling (via in-person only).
My approach
Humanistic, client-centered.
My focus
Freedom from addiction, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, and couples (in person only).
My communication style
Communication style is "open" allowing the client the freedom and space to explore their inner world and their relationship to the world around them.
My journey to mental healthcare
Serving others and helping them to overcome personal obstacles to growth.
My goals for you
Assisting the client to set their own goals and using a gentle nudge to up their game.
My first session with you
Getting to begin to know one another.
About Brian
Specialities
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Drug Abuse
Job Stress
Mood Disorders
Relapse Prevention
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Methods
Christian Counseling
Client Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Couples Therapy
Gottman Method
Group Therapy
Marital
Practice
License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Accepted insurance providers
Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, Optum, and Tricare West
Languages spoken
English
Education
Master in Counseling (MC) - Antioch University Los Angeles (2000)
Covered by
Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, Optum, and Tricare West
Session cost depends on your insurance, most people pay $5-40 per
session after meeting their deductible. There aren't any fees for
using Rula.
Cost of the session
Insurance
Most people pay $5-40 per session after meeting their deductible
Cash Pay
If this provider is not covered by your insurance, individual therapy
costs $150 per session and couples or family therapy costs $165 per
session.
Next Appointment
Thursday, September 26
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