Matianna Baldassari(She/Her/Hers)
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, MA
California
Life purpose & meaning-Perfectionism-Self-Confidence/Self esteem-Emotion regulation-Assertiveness- Anxiety -
Matianna Baldassari
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Professional statement
Matianna enjoys helping adults of all ages find balance, purpose, and meaning in their lives, including college students, Millennials/Generation Z, and other professionals. Many of Matianna’s clients have achieved goals and milestones. Yet with everything to be grateful for, they do not feel satisfied. Matianna's clients develop clarity on what brings them fulfillment and how to achieve it.
In addition to being a licensed therapist, Matianna is also certified as a yoga teacher and holds a black belt in martial arts.
Matianna is seeing clients via telehealth online videoconference and in person in Ojai, California. Matianna is in-network and accepting new clients with United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, and Oxford insurance plans.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 15 years
Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network/TellAHealth, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Harmony Place Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Las Encinas Hospital, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist/Yoga Instructor
Growth Extended/Adolescent Growth Treatment Centers, Therapist/Yoga Instructor
Talk With Matianna, Owner/Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Pepperdine University, Masters in Clinicial Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy, 2009
University of California, Santa Barbara, English Literature, 2005
Licensure
California: 93379Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
Self-Confidence/Self esteem - Feeling positively about yourself and your abilities/capabilities. Being proud of who you are and how you present to the world. Eliminating shame and self-doubt. Feeling that you belong and are a valuable person
Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions
Assertiveness - Empowering oneself to prioritize one’s needs above others, especially when it comes to mental health; practicing how to set and maintain boundaries; exploring why it can be difficult to stand up for oneself in certain situations
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
I am available afternoons, evenings, and weekends. I am seeing clients via telehealth throughout California.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Loyola Marymount University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- Occidental College Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Pomona College Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- University of Southern California Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
Matianna Baldassari is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Evernorth
- University of California Davis Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
- University of California Irvine Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
- University of California Los Angeles Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
- University of California Merced Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
- University of California Riverside Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
- University of California San Diego Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
- University of California Santa Barbara Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
- University of California Santa Cruz Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$250 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $250
- Initial session:$250 (50min)
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
If you have a PPO plan that I am not in network with, insurance may still cover a portion of the fee! Feel free to check your benefits for out of network billing using the benefits checker tool.
Client testimonials
"Matianna made me feel at ease during our first conversation. I felt she listened and genuinely wanted to help me."
- Zencare client • April 2023"She's super kind and sweet. I'm so happy I found her!!"
- Zencare client • September 2023Book a Free Initial Consultation
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