Peter Balderas, MC, LMFT,
About Peter Balderas (He/Him)
Do you feel like you struggle with accepting your identity? I am a bilingual LMFT with over 20 years’ experience in Los Angeles working with adults individually and with couples and families. I am here to support you to feel empowered, respected, and heard. I am passionate about helping you build connections and increase your self-awareness in order to live an authentic and productive life. I utilize a variety of clinical techniques to help children, adults and couples develop long-term coping tools and learn mindfulness skills to alleviate negative symptoms and build self-esteem. I specialize in treating LGBTQ adolescents and young adults who have been struggling to find themselves, and who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or substance abuse difficulties. I believe we all deserve the same sense of happiness, safety, and independence, and I work together with my clients to build positive, lasting change in order to create a life that is more authentic, joyful, and fulfilling.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Family Therapy: Ages 15-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- General relationship issues
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender affirming care evaluations
- Gender identity & mental health
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Men's health/issues
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
- Mid-life transitions
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Race, culture & mental health
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Attachment issues
- Family conflict
- Parenting
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender affirming care evaluations
- Gender identity & mental health
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
- Mid-life transitions
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Race, culture & mental health
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Gender identity & mental health
- LGBTQ+
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender affirming care evaluations
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
- Mid-life transitions
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Race, culture & mental health
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy Types
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Clinical Evaluations for Gender Affirming Care
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Parenting Support
- Social Skills Training
- Strength-Based Therapy
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
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- 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
- Spanish
Education
- Arizona State University
Locations
Get Directions
747-339-8011
310-943-2188
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Peter Balderas
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Peter Balderas. You can also call 747-339-8011 to have someone assist you.
Peter Balderas generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 747-339-8011 to find out Peter Balderas'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 Peter Balderas:
- 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
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- 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 747-339-8011 to see how we can help.
Peter Balderas is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Peter Balderas works at:
Yes, Peter Balderas does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Peter Balderas is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.
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