Blue Shield of California Therapy in Fair Oaks & Sacramento | Sequoia Counseling
Blue Shield of California Therapy
In-network with Blue Shield of California — serving Fair Oaks, Sacramento, and all of California via telehealth.
Yes — We Accept Blue Shield of California
Sequoia Counseling is in-network with Blue Shield of California for outpatient mental health services. Whether you visit our Fair Oaks office or attend sessions online from anywhere in California, your Blue Shield benefits can apply.
What Blue Shield Covers at Sequoia Counseling
Anxiety Therapy
Generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and phobias.
Trauma & PTSD
Brainspotting, somatic therapy, EFT Tapping, and ART.
Depression
Individual therapy for mild to severe depression.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Teen & Adolescent Therapy
Ages 13+ for anxiety, depression, school stress, and identity.
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Postpartum depression, anxiety, and birth trauma.
Telehealth Therapy
Online sessions covered statewide across California.
DBT Skills
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation.
Inner Child & Attachment Work
Healing relational wounds and early life experiences.
How to Use Your Blue Shield Benefits
Call Blue Shield member services
Find the number on the back of your Blue Shield card. Ask about your outpatient mental health benefits — your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether telehealth is covered.
Ask the right questions
Ask: "Do I have a deductible for mental health?" "What is my copay for outpatient therapy?" "Is telehealth covered at the same rate?" "Do I need a referral or prior authorization?"
Contact our billing coordinator
Call Christina Owen directly at (916) 244-9058. She handles all insurance verification and will confirm your Blue Shield benefits before your first session.
Schedule your first session
Once benefits are confirmed, Christina will connect you with our care team to match you with the right therapist — in person in Fair Oaks or online anywhere in California.
Verify Your Blue Shield Benefits with Christina
Christina Owen is our dedicated Billing & Insurance Coordinator. Call her directly to verify your Blue Shield benefits, understand your coverage, and get any billing questions answered before your first appointment.
Blue Shield FAQs
Does Sequoia Counseling accept Blue Shield of California?
Yes. Sequoia Counseling is in-network with Blue Shield of California for outpatient mental health and behavioral health services, including individual therapy for adults, teens, and adolescents.
Which Blue Shield plans are accepted?
We accept most Blue Shield of California commercial plans, including PPO and HMO plans with behavioral health benefits. Call Christina Owen, our Billing & Insurance Coordinator, at (916) 244-9058 and she can verify your specific plan before your first appointment.
Does Blue Shield cover telehealth therapy in California?
Yes. Blue Shield of California covers telehealth behavioral health services. California law requires insurers to cover telehealth at parity with in-person sessions. If you are anywhere in California, your Blue Shield benefits can apply to online therapy with Sequoia Counseling.
What will I pay per session with Blue Shield?
Your cost depends on your specific plan — your deductible, copay, or coinsurance for outpatient mental health. Call the member services number on the back of your Blue Shield card and ask about your behavioral health benefits before your first session.
How do I verify my Blue Shield benefits at Sequoia Counseling?
Call Christina Owen, our Billing & Insurance Coordinator, directly at (916) 244-9058. She will verify your Blue Shield benefits and explain your coverage before your first appointment.
Can I use Blue Shield for anxiety, trauma, or teen therapy?
Yes. Blue Shield covers outpatient therapy for anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, OCD, postpartum mood disorders, teen mental health, and more — all services offered at Sequoia Counseling.
See all accepted insurance plans and session fees on our Fees & Insurance page.
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