Luisa  Mancera
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Luisa Mancera

She/Her/Hers

Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
California Accepting Online
East Oakland Waitlist In-person
Updated April 12, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma
  • Life transitions
  • Race & cultural identity

Professional statement

If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck and you’re not sure where to turn, therapy might be for you. I help exhausted men, women, and couples find energy and passion for life again by using techniques like talk therapy, meditation, roleplaying, and a healthy dose of humor.

Do you need a safe space to warm up and get out of your shell? Are you ready to start working on your self-care but just don’t know where to start? Have you decided it’s time to get your life back? My bi-cultural upbringing shaped my unique perspective and gave me a deep understanding of how cultural and identity issues impact an individual.


Message to clients

Send me an email and I’ll reach back out to you to chat about what you’re looking for in a therapist. And if you feel like we’re a good fit, we can take the next step and set up your first session to start working toward getting your life back.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Luisa Mancera 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: $200 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $100 - $200

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:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
Therapist's note

I offer a handful of sliding scaled, income-based spots to clients who need a reduced fee.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am - 6pm
  • Tue 9am - 6pm
  • Wed 9am - 6pm
  • Thu 9am - 6pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

East Oakland practice
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am - 6pm
  • Tue 9am - 6pm
  • Wed 9am - 6pm
  • Thu 9am - 6pm
  • Fri 9am - 6pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 1 year

Church Street Integral Counseling Center, Trainee, 2022 - 2022

California Institute of Integral Studies, Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2022


Licensure

California: 138529


Languages

English

Spanish