The basics
What is depression therapy and who is it for?
Depression therapy is structured, goal-directed talk therapy for people experiencing persistent low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, or hopelessness. Eye Cue Mental Health treats major depressive disorder and related mood conditions across our clinical team in Cerritos. Our individual therapy sessions are scheduled at the frequency your clinician determines is right for you.
Depression does not always look like sadness. Some people feel numb, irritable, or physically drained. You might be functioning at work on the outside while feeling empty on the inside. If that sounds familiar, therapy can help. For the clinical definition of the condition, see the overview of major depressive disorder.
We work with adults, college students, older adults in their 50s and 60s, and multilingual communities across the Cerritos area. Many clients come to us after waiting weeks on another provider's list. Our team keeps weekly appointments available because biweekly sessions often are not enough when depression is active.
How it works
How depression therapy works at Eye Cue
Four steps from your first call to a treatment plan you stay in charge of.
Call us
Our intake is handled by phone at 562-860-2891. We ask about your insurance, your availability, and what you want to work on. We check which plans we accept and verify your benefits before you book.
Get matched with a clinician
We pair you with a therapist on our team whose training and approach fit your situation. If the first match is not right, we pair you with someone else in the practice.
Start weekly sessions
Most clients meet weekly. Your clinician sets the frequency based on what you need, not on a plan-imposed cap.
Adjust as you go
You and your therapist review your goals and progress regularly. You stay in charge of how long therapy continues and what you work on.
Why us
Why choose Eye Cue over a community clinic or telehealth app
Most Medi-Cal mental health clinics run a high-volume model. Eye Cue is a private-practice group in Cerritos, and that is a real difference.
A quiet, private setting
No metal detectors and no acute-psychiatric waiting room. Our Cerritos office is a quiet, private space at 17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite 110.
Weekly sessions when medically appropriate
We do not limit you to biweekly or monthly slots to fill a schedule. Session frequency follows your clinical needs, not a quota.
In-person or telehealth, same therapist
Switch between the office and video as your life changes, without losing your provider. Same clinician either way, anywhere in California.
If the fit is off, we match you again
If the first match is not right, we move you to another clinician within the practice. You do not have to restart outside the practice.
Multilingual care
Our team offers therapy in Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Real fluency, not a phone translator.
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM
Evening and weekend sessions are available. Weekend slots are rare among Medi-Cal mental health clinics in LA County. Our Cerritos office is open every day.
How we work
Approaches we use for depression
Our clinicians draw on three evidence-based approaches. The right fit depends on what is driving your depression and what you want to get out of therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you spot the thought patterns that feed depression and replace them with more accurate ways of thinking. Sessions are structured and skill-focused. Many clients find it practical and results-oriented.
Psychodynamic therapy
Psychodynamic work looks at the emotional patterns and past experiences that may be keeping you stuck. A good fit if you want to understand why you feel the way you do, not just manage symptoms.
Solution-focused therapy
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on where you want to be, not just where you have been. It is short-term and goal-oriented, and pairs well with our individual therapy when you want concrete goals alongside deeper work.
When depression does not look like sadness
Some people feel numb, irritable, or physically drained rather than tearful. Our clinicians are trained to recognize depression that hides behind functioning, and to work with it directly.
Co-occurring anxiety and trauma
Depression often travels with anxiety or trauma-related symptoms. We treat them together rather than as separate issues, and can fold in anxiety therapy or trauma therapy when needed.
Treatment length based on your needs
Some clients feel significantly better within a few months. Others work through longer-standing patterns over a year or more. Treatment length is based on your medical necessity, and you are in charge of that conversation.
Coverage
Does Eye Cue accept Medi-Cal for depression therapy?
Eye Cue Mental Health accepts Medi-Cal, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal, LA Care, Molina, Cigna, and Aetna. About 70% of our clients are on Medi-Cal. Whether your specific plan covers outpatient psychotherapy for depression depends on your plan and medical necessity, and we verify your benefits before your first session.
One of the most common frustrations we hear is needing weekly sessions when only biweekly was available. That is not the experience here. Our therapists carry caseloads that allow for weekly appointments when clinically recommended. See our Medi-Cal therapy page for more on how coverage works.
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 supervised by Saqib Iqbal, LCSW · statewide telehealth via Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal, Cigna, and Aetna · 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.
No formal diagnosis is required to start. Call us and describe what you are experiencing. We will match you with a clinician who has experience with depression. If a formal assessment is something you want later, we can discuss that in session.
A poor fit with a previous therapist is one of the most common reasons people hesitate to try again. If the first clinician we match you with does not feel right, we will find someone else on our team. You do not have to start over at a new practice.
Research from the National Institute of Mental Health supports that both in-person and telehealth modalities can be effective for depression treatment. Our telehealth sessions use the same evidence-based approaches as in-person visits. Some clients prefer in-person for the structure it provides; others prefer the ease of telehealth. You can switch between them as your needs change, with the same therapist either way.
We work through insurance changes with clients rather than terminating care. If your plan changes to one we hold a contract with, we keep working together. If it changes to a plan we do not hold, we will help you understand your options. Call us and we will figure it out.
Yes. Depression often co-occurs with anxiety and trauma-related symptoms. Our clinicians treat these together rather than as separate issues. We have therapists with specific experience in anxiety therapy and trauma therapy who can address the full picture. You will not need a different practice for each concern.
Yes. Our team provides therapy in Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Having a therapist who speaks your first language can make a real difference in building trust. Tell us your language preference when you call and we will match you accordingly.
Call 562-860-2891. Our intake is by phone. We will ask about your insurance and what you want to work on, then match you with a clinician on our team.
Get started
Ready to start depression therapy in Cerritos?
Call or text us to reach Eye Cue Mental Health. We will match you with a therapist on our team and verify your benefits before your first session. 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.
