AtaraxyGroup practice
California
Alcohol use disorder & addiction-Anger management-Medical professionals' mental health-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Substance abuse-Mood disorders-
Ataraxy
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Practice Information
Ataraxy is a mental health and wellness support service that provides virtual psychotherapy, counseling, consultation, and coaching. Our mission is to work with you to overcome mental health challenges and be emotionally, physically, and mentally stronger. Whether you are struggling with PTSD, substance use, feeling depressed, anxious, struggling with negative thoughts, stress, or burnout because of the nature of your work, we are here to walk along with you. Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, hopeless, and helpless? Have flashbacks because of the trauma you experienced? Finding yourself turning to substances to escape from stressors and life’s obstacles? Having difficulties coping with the truth because it is painful? If you are experiencing these symptoms and other problems, allow our team of professional practitioners to help you overcome these challenges. We listen, empower, and transform.
Dr. Thao is the Founder of Ataraxy. She is a doctoral-level wellness consultant/ coach in mental health and life challenges and issues. Her goal is to support and provide lifestyle changes for self-empowerment.
Dr. Takakjian is a licensed psychologist (CA) who focuses on Trauma/PTSD, Addiction, and Psychosomatic Disorders. His goal is to help the client integrate the mind and body, understand emotions and thoughts, and live a holistic and wholehearted life.
Matthew is an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Recovery, and Addiction Specialist (all states), his life’s work is to help you find sobriety and take back your power in your life.
Chelsea is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA). Her focus is providing psychotherapy for men, and women who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. She has extensive experience working with addiction, trauma, men's issues as well as LGBTQ issues.
FAQS
What services does your practice offer?
We offer individual psychotherapy, couples, family, and group therapies, consulting, and life coaching. Group therapies include Emotional Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, virtual PTSD, and Chemical Dependency/ Addictions programs.
Why should I choose your practice?
We not only listen to you but we are compassionate, understanding, and dedicated to helping you work through your mental health or life challenges. Aside from our extensive clinical experiences in mental health, we are professional and respectful. If this is what you are looking for in a provider, then allow us to work with you. Take the first step, contact us.
How does payment work at your practice?
We are an out-of-network mental health provider with insurance; therefore, a superbill will be provided for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement (CA residents only). Consultation and coaching are self-pay. We provide sliding scale fees and 15 mins. consultation.
What are your practice's specialties?
We are doctorate and masters level practitioners who are trained and well-experienced in mental health disorders, family, and couples psychotherapies. We specialize in a variety of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, personality disorders, marital and relationship issues, family, couples, dating, grief, adjustment, work stress/burnout, leadership, self-esteem, etc.
Head of Practice's Licensure
California: PSY15142Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.
Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets
Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Substance abuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health
Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Ataraxy is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$190 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $190
- Initial session:$250 (60min)
- Couples sessions:$300 (60min)
- Group sessions:$100 (60min)
- Family sessions:$350 (60min)
- Chemical Dependency & Addiction Counseling sessions$150 (60min)
- Life Coaching$210 (60min)
- Consultation$250 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
We are an out-of-network provider in California. A superbill will be provided for you to submit to your insurance. If you have out-of-network coverage under your policy (PPO) you may get some reimbursement from your insurance. Depending on your policy you might get between 65% to almost 100% reimbursement, please contact your insurance for more information. *Please note that most insurance has a deductible that needs to be met.
Mental health consultation and coaching are available for all states and self-pay fees vary. Please schedule a consultation for more information.
Book a Free Initial Consultation
The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
This provider has no upcoming call times available.