| Office: |
2991 Shattuck Avenue
Suite 301
Berkeley, CA 94705
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| Phone: |
(510) 295-3176
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| Cell Phone: |
(510) 295-3176
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.ravargas.com
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| Profession: |
Psychologist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Employee Assistance Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
Do you struggle with feeling isolated? Do you feel less satisfied with life than you used to? Do you struggle with your self-image and confidence? If so, I can help.
I have nine years of experience in a variety of clinical settings including an inpatient psychiatric facility, Children's Hospital, community mental health clinics, an LGBTQ counseling center, and a day treatment facility for people living with HIV/AIDS. I also serves as a board member for Vital Life Services in Oakland, which provides crucial services for those living with HIV/AIDS in Alameda County.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Gay/Lesbian Issues
HIV/AIDS-related Issues
Personal Growth
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Depression
PTSD
Self-esteem
Substance Abuse
EMDR
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Eclectic
EMDR
Object Relations
Psychodynamic
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Latino American
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| Education: |
Psy.D., The Wright Institute, 2004
M.A., Pepperdine University, 2000
B.A., University of California, Riverside, 1996
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| License #: |
PSY20949 |
| License State: |
California |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | California Psychological Association | | Gaylesta |
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| Fee Schedule: |
$120 for 50 minute hour |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Aetna
Anthem
APS Healthcare
Beech Street
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
ComPsych
CORPHEALTH
First Choice Health
Health Net
Humana
Magellan
Managed Health Network (MHN)
Medicare
Mental Health Network
New Directions Behavioral Health
San Francisco Access, Cerdian Lifeworks, Employee Resource Systems,
Employee Services, Inc., MHNet
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I can provide a statement for you to submit to your insurance company. |
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