About
Cedric Staton, LPCC, is a licensed therapist in San Diego, CA, who specializes in working with LGBTQ+ youth, neurodivergent clients, immigrants, and individuals navigating the legal or immigration system. His practice, Trauma-Informed Therapy in California, helps teens and young adults navigate life's challenges authentically. Cedric's goal is to help his clients uncover their strengths, reclaim resilience, and move forward authentically. He uses evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic practices, and Brainspotting to support his clients' healing. Cedric's practice is built on the belief that no one should feel silenced or invisible, and he provides a safe and supportive environment for his clients to explore their identities, heal from trauma, and manage the ups and downs of growing up. He also provides psychological evaluations for immigration relief, always with cultural humility and clinical integrity.
Insurance & payment
Cedric Staton accepts Aetna, Lyra Health, Medi-Cal, and UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH insurance plans. He also accepts out-of-network insurance and can provide a superbill for clients to submit to their insurance providers.
- Aetna
- Lyra Health
- Medi-Cal
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of network
Listed fee: $200 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Cedric Staton uses trauma-informed approaches to support his clients' healing and help them navigate life's challenges.
LGBTQ+ Therapy
Cedric specializes in working with LGBTQ+ youth and provides a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their identities and navigate the challenges they face.
Immigration-Related Therapy
Cedric provides psychological evaluations for immigration relief, including asylum, hardship waivers, and U-visas, with cultural humility and clinical integrity.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cedric uses CBT as one of the evidence-based approaches to support his clients' healing and help them manage anxiety and overwhelm.
Mindfulness
Cedric incorporates mindfulness practices into his therapy sessions to help his clients cultivate self-awareness and manage stress.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cedric uses IFS to help his clients understand and manage their inner struggles and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves.