The basics
What does anxiety therapy in Cerritos, CA actually do?
Anxiety therapy helps you identify the thought patterns and physical triggers that keep anxiety cycling, then gives you tools to interrupt them. That comes from evidence-based practice at Eye Cue Mental Health, where our clinicians are trained in CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused approaches. Start with one session and you can expect to leave with something practical to work with before the next one.
Generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder are among the most common conditions we treat. Many clients find that weekly sessions produce noticeably more progress than the biweekly or monthly slots most Medi-Cal panels offer. Our individual therapy sessions are scheduled at the frequency your clinician determines is right for you, not at the cadence an insurance algorithm picks.
How we work
Approaches we use for anxiety and panic
Your clinician adapts the approach to what is actually going on for you, on the insurance you already carry.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
We identify the specific thoughts fueling your anxiety, test them against reality, and replace them with more accurate responses. Many clients begin to notice changes within the first several sessions, though timelines vary.
Psychodynamic therapy
Some anxiety has roots in earlier experiences or relational patterns. This approach looks beneath the surface so the work addresses causes, not just symptoms.
Solution-focused therapy
When you have a concrete stressor driving the worry, this approach targets what needs to change and builds momentum quickly.
Trauma-informed care
Anxiety and unresolved trauma often overlap. Clinicians on our team are trained to recognize that overlap and adjust the approach. If trauma is a factor, we may also discuss trauma therapy as part of your treatment plan.
Why us
What makes Eye Cue different from other anxiety therapists in Cerritos
Private-practice anxiety care on the insurance you already carry, with the same clinician in person or by video.
Private-practice setting, Medi-Cal accepted
No metal detectors. No crowded waiting room. A quiet office at the 91 and 605 freeway intersection in Cerritos, with Medi-Cal accepted among several insurances.
Treatment length driven by medical necessity
We do not operate on an algorithm. Your sessions end when you and your clinician agree it is time, not when an insurance quota runs out.
If the fit is off, we match you again
If your first match is not right, we move you to another clinician within the practice. You do not start over with a new intake somewhere else.
Insurance continuity
If your plan changes, we work with you to stay in care rather than terminating the relationship. Call us as soon as you know your plan is changing.
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM
Weekend and evening slots are rare among Medi-Cal mental health clinics in LA County. Our Cerritos office is open every day.
In-person or telehealth, your call
Switch between the Cerritos office and video without changing therapists. Same clinician either way, anywhere in California.
Who it helps
Who is anxiety therapy right for?
Anxiety shows up differently for different people. These are the groups we most often work with.
Adults managing chronic worry
Generalized anxiety disorder keeps thoughts racing even when life looks fine on paper. CBT-based work can help you recognize the pattern and slow it down.
People experiencing panic attacks
Sudden chest tightness, shortness of breath, or the sense that something terrible is about to happen. Therapy can reduce both the frequency and the fear around panic episodes.
College students and young adults
Academic pressure, identity questions, and major life transitions can push anxiety to a clinical level. Our clinicians work with clients of all ages.
Clients on Medi-Cal
Many of our clients use Medi-Cal. We treat those clients exactly the same as any private-pay client, with weekly sessions and a real private-practice setting.
Bilingual clients
Our team delivers therapy in English, Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. You do not need a translator to do real clinical work.
Switching from telehealth-only platforms
If a big telehealth platform felt algorithmic, you can come in person or stay on telehealth here. Same therapist either way. We also offer individual therapy as a sibling service.
Coverage
Is anxiety therapy covered by Medi-Cal here?
Eye Cue Mental Health accepts Medi-Cal, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal, LA Care, Molina, Cigna, and Aetna. Whether your specific plan covers outpatient psychotherapy for anxiety depends on your plan and medical necessity, and we verify your benefits before your first session.
We do not publish a separate self-pay rate list on this page because most of our clients are covered. If you are not on one of these plans, call us and we will be direct about whether we can help.
In-person, Cerritos CA
17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite #110, Cerritos, CA 90703. At the 91 and 605 freeway interchange, on the LA County and Orange County border.
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.
See location pages: Cerritos · Long Beach · Lakewood · Norwalk · Bellflower · Artesia · La Mirada · Buena Park · Cypress · Anaheim
In their words
What our clients say
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 multi-clinician team serving LA County, Orange County, and statewide via telehealth · sessions available 7 days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM.
Good questions
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Call 562-860-2891 and we will talk it through, no commitment.
Eye Cue accepts Medi-Cal and many private insurance plans. Whether your specific plan covers outpatient psychotherapy for anxiety depends on your plan and medical necessity, and we verify your benefits before your first session. Plans we currently accept include Medi-Cal, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal, LA Care, Molina, Cigna, and Aetna. Call 562-860-2891 to confirm your specific plan before your first visit.
We match you with a clinician based on your needs, language, and schedule. If the fit is not right, you can switch to another clinician within the practice. You keep your intake information and do not start over from scratch.
We work with clients through insurance changes rather than terminating care. If your plan changes and we hold a contract with the new plan, we continue your sessions without a gap. Call us as soon as you know your plan is changing so we can check coverage before your next appointment.
Session frequency is based on your clinical needs, not on a session limit. Many clients dealing with active anxiety see their clinician weekly. That is your clinician's call, not a quota.
Research supports both formats for anxiety treatment. Some clients prefer in-person for the grounding effect of a physical space. Others do better with telehealth's flexibility. At Eye Cue you can switch between the two without changing therapists, so you are not locked into one format.
Treatment length is based on your medical necessity. There is no preset number of sessions. You and your clinician decide when you are ready to reduce frequency or end, based on how you are actually doing, not on what an insurance plan approves.
Yes. Anxiety and depression frequently occur together. Our clinicians are trained to work with both. If depression is a primary concern alongside anxiety, see our depression therapy page for more detail on how we approach that work.
Get started
Ready to start anxiety therapy in Cerritos?
Call us to schedule your first session. We are open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM. If you are on Medi-Cal or a private insurance plan, we will check your coverage in the same call. 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.
