Therapist in Chula Vista, California Brenda Duarte, Therapist
License: LMFT
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Brenda Duarte, LMFT
About Brenda Duarte, LMFT
Brenda Duarte has provided supportive therapy services to clients across the life cycle for the last 10 years. Brenda believes in a diverse and comprehensive approach to healing with a special emphasis on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused, Narrative, and Person-Centered Therapy models.
Brenda attended college at UCLA and completed her Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in MFT at Alliant International University San Diego. Brenda is bilingual and can provide therapy in Spanish. Brenda believes that with the right tools and support, human potential is limitless, and she continues to be inspired in her career every day by witnessing powerful stories of human resiliency and transformation. Her hope is to help her patients identify and overcome the barriers in order to reach their goals and dreams.
Special focus areas include but are not limited to: Self-Care, Stress Management, Motivation, Healthy Habits, Relationship with Self, Life Transitions, Healthy Boundaries, Anxiety Disorders including Social Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, Strength-based therapy, Women's Mental Health, Positive Affirmations and Cognitive Restructuring work, and Positive Psychology.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
Populations
Education
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Alliant International University
Graduate School | 2015
San Diego, CA, United States
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University of California
Undergraduate | 2009
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Get Directions
858-279-1223
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Brenda Duarte. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Brenda Duarte generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Brenda Duarte'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 Brenda Duarte:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Brenda Duarte is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Brenda Duarte does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Brenda Duarte is currently offering online telehealth only visits.
- English
- Spanish
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