Abu Kamara, MSW, LCSW,
About Abu Kamara (He/Him)
Abu Kamara, LCSW, helps adults build practical skills, regain balance, and move forward through life’s challenges with confidence and purpose. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, he provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to clients throughout California. Abu works collaboratively with individuals and couples, creating a supportive space where clients can explore concerns, identify strengths, and develop effective strategies for lasting emotional wellness. His clinical approach is grounded in respect, authenticity, and the belief that meaningful growth is possible at every stage of life. Abu is dedicated to helping clients navigate the emotional impact of depression, mood disorders, and significant life losses. Whether someone is coping with persistent sadness, adjusting to major life transitions, or processing grief, he provides a steady and encouraging therapeutic presence. His goal is to help clients gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful changes that support long-term well-being. Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, Abu helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen resilience, and align their actions with their values. He also incorporates faith-informed perspectives when appropriate to meet clients’ individual preferences and needs. Abu earned his education from Baylor University and is committed to ongoing professional growth and clinical excellence. Outside of his clinical work, Abu enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures, staying active through sports and fitness, serving his community, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
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- Men's health/issues
- Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Dementia & memory concerns
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Family conflict
- Gender identity & mental health
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual disability (living independently)
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
- Mental health support for chronic pain
- Mental health support for neurological conditions
- Mid-life transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders & related conditions
- Phobias
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Race, culture & mental health
- Religion, spirituality & mental health
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Stroke-related mental health conditions
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Therapy Types
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
- Faith Based Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Integrative & Holistic Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
- Psychoanalysis
- Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT)
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Somatic Therapy
- Sports Psychology & Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Locations
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Questions About
Abu Kamara
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Abu Kamara. You can also call 424-525-9183 to have someone assist you.
Abu Kamara generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 424-525-9183 to find out Abu Kamara'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 Abu Kamara:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 424-525-9183 to see how we can help.
Abu Kamara is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Abu Kamara works at:
Yes, Abu Kamara does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Abu Kamara is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: