Carelon Behavioral Health Therapy in Fair Oaks & Sacramento | Sequoia Counseling

Therapy office at Sequoia Counseling — Carelon Behavioral Health accepted

Carelon Behavioral Health Therapy

In-network with Carelon Behavioral Health — serving Fair Oaks, Sacramento, and all of California via telehealth.

Yes — We Accept Carelon Behavioral Health

Sequoia Counseling is in-network with Carelon Behavioral Health for outpatient mental health services. Carelon manages behavioral health benefits for many insurance plans. Whether you visit our Fair Oaks office or attend sessions online from anywhere in California, your Carelon benefits can apply.

What Carelon 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 Carelon Benefits

1

Check your insurance card for Carelon

Look for "Carelon" or "Carelon Behavioral Health" on your insurance card or plan documents. This confirms Carelon manages your mental health benefits.

2

Call Carelon member services

Call the behavioral health number on your card. Ask about your outpatient mental health benefits — deductible, copay or coinsurance, and telehealth coverage.

3

Contact our care coordinator

Call us at (916) 436-1803 or submit a free consultation request. Our Insurance Coordinator Christina Owens will verify your Carelon benefits before your first session.

4

Schedule your first session

Once benefits are confirmed, we will match you with the right therapist and get you scheduled — in person in Fair Oaks or online anywhere in California.

Speak with Our Insurance Coordinator

Not sure if your plan uses Carelon? Our Insurance Coordinator Christina Owens can verify your benefits and walk you through your coverage before your first appointment.

Carelon FAQs

Does Sequoia Counseling accept Carelon Behavioral Health?

Yes. Sequoia Counseling is in-network with Carelon Behavioral Health for outpatient mental health services, including individual therapy for adults, teens, and adolescents.

What is Carelon Behavioral Health?

Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) is a managed behavioral health organization that administers mental health and substance use benefits for many insurance plans. If your insurance card lists Carelon for behavioral health, your therapy sessions at Sequoia Counseling are likely covered.

Does Carelon cover telehealth therapy in California?

Yes. Carelon 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 Carelon benefits can apply to online therapy with Sequoia Counseling.

What will I pay per session with Carelon?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your underlying insurance plan — your deductible, copay, or coinsurance for outpatient mental health. Call the member services number on your insurance card and ask about your Carelon behavioral health benefits before your first session.

How do I verify my Carelon benefits at Sequoia Counseling?

Call our office at (916) 436-1803 or submit a free consultation request. Our Insurance Coordinator Christina Owens will verify your Carelon benefits and explain your coverage before your first appointment.

Can I use Carelon for anxiety, trauma, or teen therapy?

Yes. Carelon 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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