In person in Cerritos, by video across California

Real therapy you can keep. About Eye Cue Mental Health in Cerritos, CA.

Eye Cue Mental Health is a private-practice outpatient psychotherapy group founded in Cerritos, California in November 2017. We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy in person at our Cerritos clinic and by telehealth across California. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California and most major commercial plans; coverage depends on your plan and medical necessity, and we verify before you start.

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A calm, private-practice therapy session at Eye Cue Mental Health in Cerritos, California

Cerritos office, plus telehealth statewide

Same clinician in person or on video

Days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM

Cerritos

In-person office, plus telehealth statewide

Medi-Cal

Accepted, among several insurances

Languages spoken on our team

The basics

Who we are and why we started

Saqib Iqbal, LCSW, founded Eye Cue Mental Health in November 2017. He spent five years in community mental health in South Los Angeles before opening this practice. His goal was direct: bring private-practice quality psychotherapy to clients on Medi-Cal.

Many people Saqib worked with in county settings passed through metal detectors just to see a therapist. They were offered biweekly or monthly sessions when weekly care was what they needed. Eye Cue was built to close that gap. Today Eye Cue is a multi-clinician group practice, and Saqib supervises a team of associate clinicians serving Los Angeles County, Orange County, and statewide California through telehealth.

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What we believe

The principles behind every session

In our 9 years of practice, a few things shape every clinical decision at Eye Cue.

We match the approach to the person

Our named approaches are Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. We match the approach to the person, not the other way around.

Treatment length follows medical necessity

No algorithm sequences you to a higher level of care. No session quota forces a premature end. You are in charge of your treatment.

If the fit is off, we match you again

If the assigned clinician is not the right fit, we match you with another clinician within the practice. You do not have to start over somewhere else.

Why us

What makes Eye Cue different

Private-practice psychotherapy on the insurance you already carry, with the same clinician in person or by video.

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The same therapist, in person or by video

If you want to see your therapist in person, you can. Or you can stay on telehealth. Same therapist either way. Big telehealth platforms cannot offer an office, and brick-and-mortar clinics rarely promise the same clinician both ways.

A real private practice that accepts Medi-Cal

Most private-practice therapists have left insurance panels. Eye Cue has not. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California and most major commercial plans. Coverage depends on your plan and medical necessity; we verify before you start.

EMDR available through accepted plans

EMDR is an evidence-based approach for trauma and PTSD recognized by EMDRIA and the APA. A clinician on our team is trained in EMDR. Coverage depends on your plan and medical necessity; we verify before you start.

Open every day, including evenings and weekends

We are open seven days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Most LA-area Medi-Cal mental health clinics are closed weekends. Call us on Saturday or Sunday and we answer.

Multilingual care in six languages beyond English

Our team delivers psychotherapy in English plus six languages: Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Cultural and language fit matters in therapy more than in most clinical settings. We name all six because competitors only say "bilingual."

Clinician fit, inside the practice

If a therapist is not the right match, you switch to another Eye Cue clinician rather than leaving the practice. We navigate insurance changes with clients rather than terminating care.

Our team

Our clinicians

Meet the licensed clinicians and registered associate therapists who provide care at Eye Cue Mental Health.

Saqib Iqbal, MA, MSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

License: LCSW #78705

I worked in community mental health for 5 years in South Los Angeles and surrounding areas. It was an honor to serve people of all ages with severe and persistent mental illness, many of whom experienced complex childhood trauma.

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Dr. Luis S. Garcia, MSW, Ed.D

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

License: LCSW #122959

I believe every person has the insight to their own wellness journey. Engaging in the psychotherapy process can be an uncomfortable, beautiful awakening resulting in significant benefits to you, including reaching goals, improving interpersonal relationships and resolution of specific concerns and issues impacting your wellbeing.

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Mavi Martin, MFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

License: LMFT #164762

Together we will work on developing ways you can grow comfortable with your sense of self, as we uncover the roots of your stressors and everything that has followed. My hope is for you to have an open mind to engage in self-exploration, and embark on the path of becoming a healthier version of yourself.

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Amethyst Macaspac, MFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

License: LMFT #150733

As narrative therapy states, "The person is not the problem. The problem is the problem." I seek to provide my clients with the safe space they need to process the unfamiliar and challenging. Together, I hope to guide clients in their journey of self-growth, discovery, and understanding.

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Elizaveta Egorova, MFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

License: LMFT #153551

I can assist you in this journey with support and a safe space for the therapeutic process, as well as introducing you to various tools. I use trauma-informed, solution-focused, and narrative approaches. It is not an easy process, it is a challenging life-long journey, but it will also be fascinating, fulfilling, and life-changing, and we can do it together!

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Miranda Knight, MSW

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)

Registration: ASW #124520

Supervised by a licensed clinician · Eye Cue Mental Health

I am a dedicated and compassionate Associate Clinical Social Worker specializing in helping adults navigate the complexities of life including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy, ensuring each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals. I provide a safe space to explore feelings, identify strengths, and create actionable plans for the future.

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Shabnam Shabafroozan, MS

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

Registration: AMFT #141936

Supervised by a licensed clinician · Eye Cue Mental Health

I'm here to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, or relationship challenges, I'm here to help you navigate these difficulties.

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Angela Raleigh, MS

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

Registration: AMFT #149347

Supervised by a licensed clinician · Eye Cue Mental Health

I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while working towards personal growth and healthier relationships.

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Salmah Ismail, MSW

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)

Registration: ASW #126390

Supervised by a licensed clinician · Eye Cue Mental Health

I'm a culturally-informed therapist, taking a client-centered approach as I believe you are the expert of your own life. You have your own story and unique life experience that you know best and the ways in which these experiences have impacted you. I'm here to create a safe and supportive space for you to share your story and work in collaboration with you to achieve what you need from therapy.

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Raymond Aguilar, MSW

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)

Registration: ASW #126738

Supervised by a licensed clinician · Eye Cue Mental Health

As an associate mental health professional with a specialization in adult mental health, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals through their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. My approach centers on empowering clients to regain control over their lives, build resilience, and create meaningful change, especially for those facing the complex challenges of addiction.

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Julian Juarez, MSW

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)

Registration: ASW #132745

Supervised by a licensed clinician · Eye Cue Mental Health

You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life transitions, unsure of where to turn. Maybe you're struggling with identity, belonging, or painful past experiences, and just want a safe space to be heard. You want practical tools to cope, stronger relationships, and more confidence in yourself. Most of all, you want to feel seen, understood, and empowered to live authentically and move forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

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Virginia Bissonnette, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Eye Cue Mental Health

Virginia Bissonnette, MS

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)

Registration: APCC #23462

Supervised by a licensed clinician · Eye Cue Mental Health

Virginia Bissonnette is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who works with children, young adults, adults, couples and families. Her work centers on how what happens to one person affects the whole family, whether that is a divorce, a loss, or the strain a first responder's job puts on a home.

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Learn more

Want to know more about any clinician? Each has a detailed profile with their approach, specialties, and how to reach them.

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Insurance

Companies we work with

Call us with your insurance card and we verify your coverage before you book. Whether a specific plan covers your care depends on your plan and medical necessity.

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Astrana Health
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield Promise
CalOptima
CalOptima Health
Carelon
Cigna
Evernorth Behavioral Health
Health Net
Kaiser (Southern California)
Kaiser Self-Funded
L.A. Care
L.A. Care Health Plan
Molina
Molina Healthcare
Nippon Life Insurance Company of America
Noridian
Optum
Prospect Health
SCAN Health Plan
TRICARE
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
UnitedHealthcare
WebTPA

Coverage

Your plan, your care

We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California and most major commercial plans. Telehealth is available across California. Coverage depends on your plan and medical necessity; we verify before you start. Medi-Cal managed-care plans include Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield Promise and Molina across multiple counties; L.A. Care, Carelon and Health Net in Los Angeles County; and CalOptima in Orange County.

Whether your specific plan covers a given service depends on your plan details and medical necessity. Call us with your insurance card and we check together before you start. See our full insurance list and call to confirm your specific plan.

Eye Cue is an outpatient psychotherapy practice. We do not prescribe medication and we do not offer higher levels of care. When those are the right fit, we say so and point you in the right direction. For immediate crisis support, call or text 988.

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Medi-Cal managed-care plans

Across multiple countiesAnthem Blue CrossBlue Shield PromiseMolina

Los Angeles CountyL.A. CareCarelonHealth Net

Orange CountyCalOptima

Coverage depends on your plan and medical necessity; we verify before you start.

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Service area

In person in Cerritos, by video anywhere in California

Our office sits where the 91 and 605 freeways meet, on the LA County and Orange County border. Telehealth runs statewide across California.

Statewide telehealth depends on your plan. Some Medi-Cal plans are limited to one county: L.A. Care, Carelon, and Health Net Medi-Cal to Los Angeles County, and CalOptima to Orange County. We verify your plan before your first session.

Same clinicianBy video or in person, without switching therapists

7 days a weekSessions from 8 AM to 10 PM

6 languagesBeyond English, spoken across our team

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In-person, Cerritos CA

17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite #110, Cerritos, CA 90703. A quiet, confidential, private-practice setting at the 91 and 605 freeway interchange, not a community-clinic environment. We have been at this location since 2017. Visit our Cerritos clinic page for directions, parking, and area transit options.

Telehealth, statewide California

Clients in Long Beach, Lakewood, Norwalk, Bellflower, Artesia, La Mirada, Buena Park, Cypress, and Anaheim join by video. Telehealth is available across California. Coverage depends on your plan and medical necessity; we verify before you start. You can move between in-person and video sessions with the same therapist as your schedule changes.

CaliforniaTelehealth therapy statewide, plus our Cerritos officeOnline therapy in California

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Cerritos Long Beach Lakewood Norwalk Bellflower Artesia La Mirada Buena Park Cypress Anaheim

Saqib Iqbal, MA, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Eye Cue Mental Health — **Saqib Iqbal, MA, MSW**Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), founder of Eye Cue Mental Health

In their words

What clients say about Eye Cue Mental Health

A note from someone we worked with at our Cerritos office.

★★★★★

"This therapist has saved my life. Makes you feel great when you walk out of his office. Saqui will also give you tools to continue your treatment on your own time. Highly recommend him for people all ages."

Javier M.

Google Review, 5 stars

Individual results vary; this reflects one client's experience and is not a promise of outcome.

Eye Cue Mental Health at a glance: in practice since November 2017 · licensed clinicians and registered associates serving LA County, Orange County, and statewide via telehealth · therapy in six languages beyond English · Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California and most major commercial plans accepted.

Good questions

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Call 562-860-2891 and we will talk it through, no commitment.

Who founded Eye Cue Mental Health?

Saqib Iqbal, LCSW, founded Eye Cue Mental Health in November 2017. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who spent five years in community mental health in South Los Angeles before opening the Cerritos practice. He supervises the team of associate clinicians and still carries an active caseload.

Is Eye Cue a real private practice or a community clinic?

Eye Cue is a private outpatient psychotherapy practice. We are not a county agency, community mental health center, or public clinic. We accept Medi-Cal because we chose to hold those contracts, not because we are required to. The office is a quiet, private-practice setting on Studebaker Road in Cerritos.

Do you really accept Medi-Cal at this practice?

Yes. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California and most major commercial plans. Whether your specific plan covers the service depends on your plan and medical necessity. Call us with your insurance card and we check before you start.

What therapies do you offer at Eye Cue Mental Health?

We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy. Our named approaches are Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy. Our team includes a clinician trained in EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD. We are an outpatient psychotherapy practice and do not offer medication management or inpatient programs.

Does Eye Cue offer medication or psychiatry?

No. Eye Cue Mental Health is a psychotherapy-only practice. We do not prescribe medication, and no psychiatrist or nurse practitioner is on staff. If medication management is part of your care needs, we say so directly and point you to a provider who does that work.

Where is the office and what are the hours?

Our office is at 17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite 110, Cerritos, CA 90703, near the intersection of the 91 and 605 freeways. We are open seven days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Call 562-860-2891 to reach us any day of the week.

How do I get started at Eye Cue Mental Health?

Call us at 562-860-2891 any day of the week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Our team handles intake by phone. We will ask about your insurance, what you are looking for in a therapist, and language preferences. Call to ask about current availability.

Get started

Start with a phone call

Call Eye Cue Mental Health, seven days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Our team handles intake by phone and gets you matched with a clinician who fits. We have been doing this in Cerritos since 2017. In person at 17215 Studebaker Rd. or telehealth across California.

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If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline any time. Eye Cue Mental Health is an outpatient practice, not a crisis center.

562-860-2891
17215 Studebaker Rd., Suite #110, Cerritos, CA 90703
Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

About the author

Saqib Iqbal, MA, MSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

License: LCSW #78705

Saqib Iqbal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Eye Cue Mental Health. He opened the Cerritos practice in November 2017 to bring private-practice quality psychotherapy to Medi-Cal clients, and now supervises a team of associate clinicians who serve Los Angeles County, Orange County, and statewide California through telehealth. Saqib speaks Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, and works with clients across cultural and immigrant communities.

Saqib Iqbal, LCSW, founded Eye Cue Mental Health in Cerritos in 2017. He supervises the associate clinicians who deliver care across the practice and reviews this content for clinical accuracy.