Blue Shield of California Therapist
Brave Soul Therapy is in-network with Blue Shield of California and currently accepting new clients. We offer telehealth therapy to adults and teens (16+) across California.
Mental Health Coverage Through Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit health plan based in and focused entirely on California. Most plans include coverage for mental health services, including individual therapy and telehealth sessions with in-network providers.
Coverage details like copays, deductibles, and session limits vary depending on your specific plan. Before your first appointment, we confirm your Blue Shield benefits so you know what to expect going in.
What We Help With
Our therapists work with Blue Shield of California clients on a wide range of concerns, including:BIPOC and Culturally Responsive Therapy
Meet Our Blue Shield of California Therapists
Every therapist at Brave Soul Therapy is in-network with Blue Shield of California and sees clients virtually across California. Browse our therapists below and find someone whose background feels like a good fit.
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char campos perez, AMFT, APCC
(they/them/elle)
char's clinical work is deeply rooted in social justice and community advocacy. They offer bilingual therapy in English and Spanish and specialize in working with BIPOC, queer, and trans communities, immigrants, and survivors of violence.
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Devin Peck, APCC
(he/him)
Devin brings a grounded, direct approach to working with veterans, first responders, and men. His work focuses on trauma, substance use, and navigating major life changes. He also has experience supporting clients living with disabilities.
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Danielle Delahaye, ASW
(she/her)
Danielle works with neurodivergent adults, including those who received a diagnosis later in life. She builds therapy around how each client actually thinks and processes rather than fitting them into a standard structure. Her focus areas include trauma, identity, and life transitions.
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Jessica Rothwell, APCC
(she/her)
Jessica takes a strengths-based approach with clients navigating anxiety, depression, and significant life changes. She trained in crisis residential care and community mental health and holds a National Certified Counselor credential.
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Megan Mills, AMFT
(they/she)
Megan works with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients on disordered eating, addiction, and trauma. Her practice is fat-positive and size-inclusive, grounded in HAES principles and Body Trust frameworks.
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Deniz Firat, AMFT
(she/her)
Deniz specializes in grief, chronic illness, and the experience of living between cultures. She works with immigrants, highly sensitive people, and Third Culture Kids and brings a strong cultural and relational lens to her practice. Sessions available in English, Turkish, and Spanish.
How to Get Started With a Blue Shield of California Therapist
Getting into therapy with your Blue Shield plan is straightforward. Here is what to expect:
1. Reach out
Click the Get Started button or give us a call and let us know what you are looking for.
2. We Verify Your Coverage
We confirm your coverage details before your first session so there are no unexpected costs.
3. Choose Your Therapist
Browse our team and select someone yourself or let us know what you are looking for and we will suggest a good match.
4. Begin Sessions
All sessions are conducted over HIPAA-compliant secure video from anywhere in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Most Blue Shield of California plans cover telehealth mental health sessions with in-network providers. Since Brave Soul Therapy is fully virtual, all sessions qualify as covered telehealth visits.
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Blue Shield of California and Blue Cross are separate organizations. Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit health plan that operates exclusively in California. If your card says Blue Shield of California, you are covered under a California-specific plan.
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This depends on your specific plan. Most in-network sessions involve a copay and some plans require a deductible to be met first. We verify your benefits before your first session so you know your costs upfront.
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Yes. We have current openings for Blue Shield of California clients across California.
Accepting Blue Shield of California Clients Across California
Finding the right therapist takes time and we want to make that part easier. Reach out today and we will help you find someone whose background and approach feels like a good fit for what you are going through.