Merla A Huntley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CHT, CCTP, CEPT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5238 West Avenue L10, Lancaster, CA 93536
Waitlist for new clients
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There is no better feeling than knowing someone is or has worked through there issues and feeling that life is making them smile and laugh again. I strive to assist my clients to find their way through the "drama and darkness" no matter how old they are or what problems they present. Together we work through the issues that bind them and help them to walk a path to find happiness and a healthy life thus my company name "Life Steps." Please know this is not easy work but I take these steps with you at a pace that fits for you. My treatment is not for those who want to be in therapy "long term." I want clients to be on their way!
I utilize many different styles of therapeutic styles and techniques to work with clients including a dog and 2 horses. I am always educating myself with new kinds of therapeutic "tools" that will help clients with reduction of issues such as stress, anger, anxiety, irrational thoughts, etc.
I have been working in this field for over 35+ years and learned so much along my journey. I am blessed to be able to utilize these skills with my many clients through my many various techniques that I use according to how they fit for them. I believe everyone is unique and special therefore needs a special treatment plan that meets their goals.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $90
- Couple Sessions $90
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Care 1st, LA Care, Anthem- Medi-Cal
- CareFirst
- CHIPA | College Health IPA
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Coventry
- First Health
- Health Advocate
- Health Advocates EAP
- Health Net
- Holman Group
- Humana
- Magellan
- MHN | Health Net
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Optum
- PATH telehealth
- Preferred Mental Health
- Preferred MH Management
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Health Care EAP
- Out of Network
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Merla A Huntley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CHT, CCTP, CEPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCS15209 Merla A Huntley
- In Practice for 33 Years
- Certificate from The Wellness Institute/ Clinical Hypnotherapist Clinical Hypnotherapist / 1996
- Certificate from Evergreen Professional Certifications/ Trauma Professional Certified Clinical Trauma Professional / 2020
- Attended University of Southern California, MSW, Graduated 1985
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Merla A Huntley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CHT, CCTP, CEPT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Adoption
- Behavioral Issues
- Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Traumatic Recovery
- Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (661) 510-7093
Merla A Huntley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CHT, CCTP, CEPT
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Canine and Equine Psychotherapy assisted treatment
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral CBT
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Forensic Psychology
- Gestalt
- Hypnotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Music Therapy
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (661) 510-7093
Merla A Huntley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CHT, CCTP, CEPT
Location
Primary Location
Life Steps Counseling and Coaching
5238 West Avenue L10
Lancaster, CA 93536
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Nearby Areas
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Merla A Huntley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CHT, CCTP, CEPT
Last Modified: 14 Apr 2024