Therapist in Oceanside, California Diane Carota, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Diane Carota, MA, LMFT
Specializes In:
Diane Carota is a Licensed Mariage and Family therapist in the states of California and Arizona. She works with adults and couples. Diane has worked in various settings throughout her 25-year career, including hospitals, community based behavioral health clinics, schools, as well as other outpatient settings.
Diane uses Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help her clients correct negative and destructive thought patterns and behavior. As well, as short-term psychodynamic therapy to help clients explore any relevant historical and current events that may prevent healthy functioning. Diane is also experienced in other treatment modalities that are used on an individual basis. Some of her clinical experiences include working with individuals who have anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship difficulties, post trauma related symptoms, grief, divorce, blended families, and parenting issues.
Diane’s compassion, empathy and wholistic approach empower people to navigate through life challenges.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Adoption & foster care
- Anger issues
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Racial identity
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Grief & loss
- Parenting
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
-
Western Institute for Social Research
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Diane Carota. You can also call 760-970-8334 to have someone assist you.
Diane Carota generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 760-970-8334 to find out Diane Carota's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Diane Carota:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 760-970-8334 to see how we can help.
Diane Carota is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Diane Carota works at:
Yes, Diane Carota does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Diane Carota is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.