Reed Vierra (He/Him)

Psy.D.
Accepting Clients

Hi! My name is Dr. Reed Vierra and I've been practicing independently since 2021.

Psychologist in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My clients tend to engage in a collaborative, discussion-based approach that focuses on managing maladaptive beliefs, increase adaptive coping strategies, identifying causes of maladaptive behaviors, and increasing engagement in value-driven behaviors.

My Background and Approach

Dr. Vierra has been working in the field with a focus on mood, trauma, and substance abuse for several years. He is focused on increasing insight within the client and adopting a collaborative approach to therapy. Dr. Vierra focuses sessions on client-driven goal-setting, collaborative discussions, and handling the balance of the emotional and logical life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I personally believe that therapy works best when it is client-driven and focused on accepting the client's perspective.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Men's Issues Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Problems
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Veterans/Military Service
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life
  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
  • UHC Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS)
  • UnitedHealthcare Global
  • Health Plans Inc
  • Surest
  • Trustmark
  • Trustmark Small Business Benefits
  • Health Scope
  • Christian Brothers Services
  • Optum EAP
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $140 - 200/session

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