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Chantel Mesta

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
California
Couples counseling-Family issues- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Premarital counseling- Relationship issues-Stepfamily / Blended Family Issues-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Meet Chantel, an associate marriage and family therapist who views therapy as a collaborative space for meaning-making, healing, and becoming. She believes people are more than their symptoms and that each person carries stories of resilience, agency, and hope waiting to be rediscovered.

Chantel supports individuals, couples, and families in exploring the patterns, relationships, and social contexts that shape their lives, while gently separating people from the problems they face. Her work integrates narrative, systemic, and strengths-based approaches to help clients reconnect with their values, identities, and preferred ways of relating.

With warmth, curiosity, and respect, she partners with clients to build understanding, deepen emotional awareness, and create sustainable change. Outside of therapy, Chantel enjoys video games, camping, hiking, cooking, and fashion—interests that ground her belief that growth is not about fixing, but about becoming more fully yourself alongside an ecosystem of support.

Chantel Mesta, AMFT | CA #160881, is receiving clinical supervision under the guidance of Kelly Rauch, LMFT | CA #110974, TX #204368


Work and Education

Years of Experience: <1 year



Licensure

California: 160881

Supervisor: Kelly Rauch(LMFT 110974)


Languages

English

Specialties

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Premarital counseling - Providing a safe and neutral environment for couples to explore expectations and prepare for the rewards and challenges of marriage

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Stepfamily / Blended Family Issues - Issues regarding stepfamilies and blended families




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • PacifiCare
  • Scripps Health Plan
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$225 (55min)
  • Sliding scale:$95 - $225
  • Initial session:$225 (55min)
  • Couples sessions:$195 (55min)
  • Family sessions:$195 (55min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

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