In practice since 2017
Therapy that keeps up with your life
Private-practice care, built around continuity
Maybe a clinic told you the next opening was weeks out, and only every other week. Maybe a plan changed and they just dropped you. We built around that.
You get one therapist you keep, in person or by video, with sessions at the cadence your care actually needs. Move between our Cerritos office and video as life shifts. Your therapist stays the same, across the state.
Learn more about usWhy people choose us
Premium care, on the insurance you already have
Most providers offering this caliber of care have left insurance panels. We have not. You get private-practice attention without paying cash.
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The same therapist over time
Keep one therapist as life changes. Switch between our Cerritos office and video sessions without starting over with someone new.
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We work with your insurance
We hold contracts with several plans, Medi-Cal among them. Call us with your plan and we will tell you what we accept before you book.
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Care in your language
Our team works in English, Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, so the work happens directly, not through a translator.
What we do
Therapy services across California
Outpatient psychotherapy for adults, couples, and families. In person in Cerritos or by video statewide.
Individual therapy
One-on-one support for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Couples counseling
Relationship and marital therapy to rebuild understanding and connection.
EMDR and trauma therapy
Trauma reprocessing with an EMDR-trained clinician, including through Medi-Cal.
Telehealth therapy
Video sessions anywhere in California, with the same therapist over time.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Therapy for the concerns clients reach out about most, in person in Cerritos or by video across California.
Coverage
Plans we work with, Medi-Cal among them
We hold contracts with several plans. Whether your plan covers a given service depends on your plan and medical necessity, and we verify it before you start.
Medi-Cal
We hold Medi-Cal contracts through these managed-care plans:
- Anthem
- Blue Shield Promise
- L.A. Care
- Molina
Cigna
Among the commercial plans we hold contracts with, in person and by video.
- Statewide
Aetna
Among the commercial plans we hold contracts with, in person and by video.
- Statewide
Not sure what you carry, or whether a service is covered? Call 562-860-2891 and we will check your specific plan before your first session.
The clinician behind the practice
A licensed therapist leading a growing California team
Saqib Iqbal, LCSW, founded Eye Cue Mental Health in November 2017 to bring private-practice psychotherapy to more Californians. He supervises a growing team of associate clinicians who carry the day-to-day caseload.
If your assigned therapist is not the right fit, we will match you with another clinician in the practice, without restarting your intake. Our team works in seven languages, so you can do the hard work in your first language.
Insurance
Companies we work with
Call us with your insurance card and we verify your coverage before you book. Whether a specific plan covers your care depends on your plan and medical necessity.
- Aetna
- Beacon Health Options
- Beacon Health Strategies
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Health Net
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Magellan
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- MHN
- Open Path
- Optum
- TRICARE
Our team
Our clinicians
Meet the licensed clinician and registered associate therapists who provide care at Eye Cue Mental Health, supervised by founder Saqib Iqbal, LCSW.
Saqib Iqbal
Founder, Clinical Social Work Therapist, LCSW
I worked in community mental health for 5 years in South Los Angeles and surrounding areas. It was an honor to serve people of all ages with severe and persistent mental illness, many of whom experienced complex childhood trauma.
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Dr. Luis S. Garcia
Associate Clinical Social Worker, EdD, ASW
I believe every person has the insight to their own wellness journey. Engaging in the psychotherapy process can be an uncomfortable, beautiful awakening resulting in significant benefits to you, including reaching goals, improving interpersonal relationships and resolution of specific concerns and issues impacting your wellbeing.
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Mavi Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Together we will work on developing ways you can grow comfortable with your sense of self, as we uncover the roots of your stressors and everything that has followed. My hope is for you to have an open mind to engage in self-exploration, and embark on the path of becoming a healthier version of yourself.
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Amethyst Macaspac
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT
As narrative therapy states, "The person is not the problem. The problem is the problem." I seek to provide my clients with the safe space they need to process the unfamiliar and challenging. Together, I hope to guide clients in their journey of self-growth, discovery, and understanding.
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Elizaveta Egorova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT
I can assist you in this journey with support and a safe space for the therapeutic process, as well as introducing you to various tools. I use trauma-informed, solution-focused, and narrative approaches. It is not an easy process, it is a challenging life-long journey, but it will also be fascinating, fulfilling, and life-changing, and we can do it together!
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Miranda Knight
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
I am a dedicated and compassionate Associate Clinical Social Worker specializing in helping adults navigate the complexities of life including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy, ensuring each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals. I provide a safe space to explore feelings, identify strengths, and create actionable plans for the future.
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Shabnam Shabafroozan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
I'm here to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, or relationship challenges, I'm here to help you navigate these difficulties.
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Angela Raleigh
MS, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while working towards personal growth and healthier relationships.
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Salmah Ismail
Associate Social Worker, ACSW
I'm a culturally-informed therapist, taking a client-centered approach as I believe you are the expert of your own life. You have your own story and unique life experience that you know best and the ways in which these experiences have impacted you. I'm here to create a safe and supportive space for you to share your story and work in collaboration with you to achieve what you need from therapy.
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Raymond Aguilar
Clinical Social Work Therapist, ASW, MSW
As an associate mental health professional with a specialization in adult mental health, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals through their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. My approach centers on empowering clients to regain control over their lives, build resilience, and create meaningful change, especially for those facing the complex challenges of addiction.
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Julian Juarez
Associate Clinical Social Worker, Therapist, ACSW
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life transitions, unsure of where to turn. Maybe you're struggling with identity, belonging, or painful past experiences, and just want a safe space to be heard. You want practical tools to cope, stronger relationships, and more confidence in yourself. Most of all, you want to feel seen, understood, and empowered to live authentically and move forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose.
Email Julian JuarezOur approach
Our approach, and who decides how long you stay
We work from evidence-based methods, matched to what you are carrying. Your therapist draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.
How long you stay in therapy is based on your medical necessity, not a plan algorithm or a session quota. No automatic step-down, no forced ending. You stay in charge of your treatment, and you are not a number in a queue.
Methods we draw on
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Solution-focused therapy
- Trauma-informed care
In their words
What a client said
A note from someone we worked with at our Cerritos office.
"This therapist has saved my life. Makes you feel great when you walk out of his office. Saqui will also give you tools to continue your treatment on your own time. Highly recommend him for people all ages."
Javier M.
Google review, Cerritos
Individual results vary. This reflects one client's experience and is not a promise of outcome.
Good questions
Common questions about therapy at Eye Cue
Still unsure? Call 562-860-2891 and we will talk it through, no commitment.
Anywhere in California by video, plus in person at our Cerritos office. We hold telehealth contracts that cover much of the state. Pick the format that fits your week, and switch whenever you need to.
For many clients, yes, and you do not have to choose once and forever. We offer both, and you keep the same therapist either way. Start however you like, and change your mind as your schedule shifts.
Yes, we take Medi-Cal, and it covers a large share of our clients. We hold contracts with Anthem, Blue Shield Promise, L.A. Care, and Molina. Call us and we will confirm your specific plan before your first session.
You can switch to another clinician inside the practice. The fit between you and your therapist matters more than any intake form. Ask at any point and we will match you with someone else, without restarting your care.
We work to keep your care going through the change. If your new plan is one we accept, you stay with your therapist. Call us as soon as you know your coverage is changing so we can check the new plan.
Yes. We are open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM, Saturday and Sunday included. Call or book whenever works for you.
Book a consultation
Start therapy in California, in person or by video
Call our Cerritos clinic to start the intake conversation, in person or by video. We will tell you what we accept before you book.
- 562-860-2891
- 17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite #110, Cerritos, CA 90703
- Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
In crisis right now? Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline anytime. We are an outpatient practice, not a crisis center.
