Psychologist and Therapist in Mission Viejo, California Carmen Anderson, Psychologist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 11-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Carmen Anderson, PsyD
Carmen Anderson is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2009. She has a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University. Carmen works collaboratively with clients to help them identify therapeutic goals that will allow them to live with intention and purpose. Whether you’re tackling anxiety, depression, trauma, life-transitions, or couple’s issues, Carmen uses a strength-based, relational approach that empowers clients to take charge of the direction of their lives. Outside of work, being at the beach, hiking with her dogs, or cheering on the sidelines of her children’s sporting events are Carmen’s happy places.
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Professional | 2007
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Pepperdine University
Professional | 2003
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Santa Clara University
Undergraduate | 2001
Santa Clara, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Carmen Anderson. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Carmen Anderson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Carmen Anderson'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 Carmen Anderson:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Carmen Anderson is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Carmen Anderson works at:
Yes, Carmen Anderson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Carmen Anderson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: