Psychologist and Therapist in Goleta, California Larry Bascom, Psychologist
License: PhD
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 15-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Larry Bascom, PhD
Dr. Bascom has taught graduate classes in child psychotherapy and ADHD at Antioch University. He has also lectured to numerous community groups on a wide range of parenting issues, including self-esteem, discipline, sex education, adolescence, and the impact of media on children. He is an adjunct supervisor for the Psychology Assessment Center at UCSB. Before moving to Santa Barbara he was the clinical director of the Therapeutic School at the Julia Ann Singer Center. He is the former president of the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association.
Dr. Bascom earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology after earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Stanford University.
Expertise
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Family Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
Education
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California School of Professional Psychology
Medical Education | 1989
San Diego, CA, United States
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Stanford University
Undergraduate | 1975
Stanford, CA, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Larry Bascom. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Larry Bascom generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Larry Bascom'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 Larry Bascom:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Larry Bascom is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Larry Bascom does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Larry Bascom is currently offering in-office visits.