The basics
Who we are and why we started
Saqib Iqbal, LCSW, founded Eye Cue Mental Health in November 2017. He spent five years in community mental health in South Los Angeles before opening this practice. His goal was direct: bring private-practice quality psychotherapy to clients on Medi-Cal.
Many people Saqib worked with in county settings passed through metal detectors just to see a therapist. They were offered biweekly or monthly sessions when weekly care was what they needed. Eye Cue was built to close that gap. Today Eye Cue is a multi-clinician group practice, and Saqib supervises a team of associate clinicians serving Los Angeles County, Orange County, and statewide California through telehealth.
What we believe
The principles behind every session
In our 8 years of practice, a few things shape every clinical decision at Eye Cue.
We match the approach to the person
Our named approaches are Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. We match the approach to the person, not the other way around.
Treatment length follows medical necessity
No algorithm sequences you to a higher level of care. No session quota forces a premature end. You are in charge of your treatment.
If the fit is off, we match you again
If the assigned clinician is not the right fit, we match you with another clinician within the practice. You do not have to start over somewhere else.
Why us
What makes Eye Cue different
Private-practice psychotherapy on the insurance you already carry, with the same clinician in person or by video.
A real private practice that accepts Medi-Cal
Most private-practice therapists have left insurance panels. Eye Cue has not. We accept Medi-Cal alongside Cigna, Aetna, and four other plans, and we treat every client the same way regardless of which plan they carry.
The same therapist, in person or by video
If you want to see your therapist in person, you can. Or you can stay on telehealth. Same therapist either way. Big telehealth platforms cannot offer an office, and brick-and-mortar clinics rarely promise the same clinician both ways.
EMDR available through accepted plans
EMDR is an evidence-based approach for trauma and PTSD recognized by EMDRIA and the APA. A clinician on our team is trained in EMDR. Coverage depends on your plan and medical necessity; we verify before you start.
Multilingual care in six languages beyond English
Our team delivers psychotherapy in English plus six languages: Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Cultural and language fit matters in therapy more than in most clinical settings. We name all six because competitors only say "bilingual."
Open every day, including evenings and weekends
We are open seven days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Most LA-area Medi-Cal mental health clinics are closed weekends. Call us on Saturday or Sunday and we answer.
Clinician fit, inside the practice
If a therapist is not the right match, you switch to another Eye Cue clinician rather than leaving the practice. We navigate insurance changes with clients rather than terminating care.
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.
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Your plan, your care
We accept Medi-Cal, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal, LA Care, Molina, Cigna, and Aetna. Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal, Cigna, and Aetna cover clients statewide through telehealth. LA Care and Molina serve LA County residents.
Whether your specific plan covers a given service depends on your plan details and medical necessity. Call us with your insurance card and we check together before you start. We do not accept all insurances; we accept these seven.
Eye Cue is an outpatient psychotherapy practice. We do not prescribe medication and we do not offer higher levels of care. When those are the right fit, we say so and point you in the right direction. For immediate crisis support, call or text 988.
In-person, Cerritos CA
17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite #110, Cerritos, CA 90703. A quiet, confidential, private-practice setting at the 91 and 605 freeway interchange, not a community-clinic environment. We have been at this location since 2017. Visit our Cerritos clinic page for directions, parking, and area transit options.
Telehealth, statewide California
Clients in Long Beach, Lakewood, Norwalk, Bellflower, Artesia, La Mirada, Buena Park, Cypress, and Anaheim join by video. Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal, Cigna, and Aetna contracts are not county-restricted. You can move between in-person and video sessions with the same therapist as your schedule changes.
See location pages: Cerritos · Long Beach · Lakewood · Norwalk · Bellflower · Artesia · La Mirada · Buena Park · Cypress · Anaheim
In their words
What clients say about Eye Cue Mental Health
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, 5 stars
Individual results vary; this reflects one client's experience and is not a promise of outcome.
Eye Cue Mental Health at a glance: in practice since November 2017 · a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and associate clinicians serving LA County, Orange County, and statewide via telehealth · therapy in six languages beyond English · seven insurance plans accepted including Medi-Cal.
Good questions
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Call 562-860-2891 and we will talk it through, no commitment.
Saqib Iqbal, LCSW, founded Eye Cue Mental Health in November 2017. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who spent five years in community mental health in South Los Angeles before opening the Cerritos practice. He supervises the team of associate clinicians and still carries an active caseload.
Eye Cue is a private outpatient psychotherapy practice. We are not a county agency, community mental health center, or public clinic. We accept Medi-Cal because we chose to hold those contracts, not because we are required to. The office is a quiet, private-practice setting on Studebaker Road in Cerritos.
Yes. We accept Medi-Cal, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal, LA Care, Molina, Cigna, and Aetna. Whether your specific plan covers the service depends on your plan and medical necessity. Call us with your insurance card and we check before you start.
We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy. Our named approaches are Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy. Our team includes a clinician trained in EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD. We are an outpatient psychotherapy practice and do not offer medication management or inpatient programs.
No. Eye Cue Mental Health is a psychotherapy-only practice. We do not prescribe medication, and no psychiatrist or nurse practitioner is on staff. If medication management is part of your care needs, we say so directly and point you to a provider who does that work.
Our office is at 17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite 110, Cerritos, CA 90703, near the intersection of the 91 and 605 freeways. We are open seven days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Call 562-860-2891 to reach us any day of the week.
Call us at 562-860-2891 any day of the week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Our team handles intake by phone. We will ask about your insurance, what you are looking for in a therapist, and language preferences. Call to ask about current availability.
Get started
Start with a phone call
Call Eye Cue Mental Health, seven days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Our team handles intake by phone and gets you matched with a clinician who fits. We have been doing this in Cerritos since 2017. In person at 17215 Studebaker Rd. or telehealth across California.
- 562-860-2891
- 17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite #110, Cerritos, CA 90703
- Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline any time. Eye Cue Mental Health is an outpatient practice, not a crisis center.
