Shine a Light Counseling Center

All 5 locations in California

This consolidated state profile covers 5 clinical locations operated by Shine a Light Counseling Center across 5 cities in California. Call any clinic directly using its local telephone number below, or confirm specific services and openings at the location nearest you:

What this listing shows

Shine a Light Counseling Center is listed as a therapy practice in 5 locations across 5 cities in California. The listing puts it under mental health. It names two levels of care: outpatient and virtual care. For payment it names Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance and self pay. Public registry records match NPI #1689058349, as of 19 Sep 2026.

Care offered

From the program's public listing:

• Outpatient: regular visits, such as counseling, therapy or medication appointments.Ask how soon a first appointment can happen, how often visits come after that, whether the same clinician is kept each time, and whether they will see someone who is still drinking or using while they get started.
• Virtual care: appointments by video or phone.Ask which states the clinicians hold a license in, whether the first visit has to be in person, what equipment is needed, and what they do when someone cannot get online.
• Licensed Primary Mental Health Care
• Outpatient Therapy

Onsite vs. coordinated services: Public records do not always separate care delivered onsite at this address from services coordinated through an affiliated campus or outside prescriber. When you call, confirm which levels of care, medical detox, or medication prescribing are provided directly onsite.

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Who they serve

Ages

Children, adolescents, young adults, adults

Youth & age eligibility

Adolescents under 18 & adults 18+ listed (confirm youth unit licensing and minimum age)

Gender

All genders

Groups

Couples, LGBTQ+

Treatment focus and specializations

Treatment focus: Mental health

Specializations listed:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma

Therapies

Therapies listed:

• Individual Counseling
• Art Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Couples Counseling
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
• Family Therapy
• Gestalt Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Internal Family Systems Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Online Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Solution Focused, Goal Oriented Therapy
• Somatic Experiencing
• Trauma Focused Therapy

Languages

Languages listed: English, Spanish, Korean and Portuguese

Payment

Paying for treatment · More programs in California that list Medicaid · More programs in California that list Medicare · More programs in California that list private insurance

Additional funding and coverage notes

TRICARE is named on file. Ask admissions whether this location bills as a participating TRICARE network provider and whether prior referral is required.

How paying for treatment works · Employer PPO vs. HMO plans · FMLA & job protected leave · Using an EAP

Accreditation listed

No voluntary accreditation was listed. State licensing is separate from voluntary accreditation and can be checked with your state health or behavioral health agency.

Listing notes and missing fields

Fields not present on the public record for this program:

• The phone number on file may ring a central or multi campus admissions desk.

Common questions about this listing

Does Shine a Light Counseling Center take Medicaid? Shine a Light Counseling Center lists Medicaid on its public profile. State Medicaid programs run through multiple managed care plans in California, so call admissions with your member ID to confirm whether your specific Medicaid plan and level of care are accepted.

What Medicare or private insurance coverage does Shine a Light Counseling Center list? Medicare is listed on the public profile for Shine a Light Counseling Center, alongside TriWest, Aetna, Anthem and BlueCross BlueShield. Share your exact plan name and member ID with admissions to verify network status and out of pocket costs before starting care.

What levels of care does Shine a Light Counseling Center list? Shine a Light Counseling Center lists two levels of care: outpatient and virtual care. Call admissions to confirm which clinical tracks are active at this campus and whether immediate openings are available.

Is Shine a Light Counseling Center accredited or state licensed? No voluntary national accreditation is listed on this public record. State licensing is separate from voluntary accreditation and can be confirmed with the health or behavioral health agency in California or by asking the program for its license number.

Who does Shine a Light Counseling Center serve, and where is it located? Its public profile lists children, adolescents, young adults and adults. This consolidated state listing covers 5 locations across 5 cities in California (including Monterey, San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley). Confirm exact age eligibility and the intake address with admissions before traveling.

How can I contact Shine a Light Counseling Center directly? Phone from the program's record in the CMS NPI registry. We have not called it. It may be a main or shared line, so ask for the treatment program. Dial (831) 996-1222 directly to ask about current availability, clinical intake, and payment options.

Other programs in Monterey

3 other programs in Monterey are listed here. Calling three or four is normal, because openings move week to week.

• Alsana
• Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
• Community Human Services

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