HelpPRO: Paula Jean Abate, MA, LMFT, DAPA

Paula Jean Abate, MA, LMFT, DAPA	Last Updated: 10/17/2008


Office and Contact Information

Mountain View Clinic 1001 N State St. Hemet, CA 92543	Phone: (951) 658-1253 Fax: (951) 658-1253 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Contact: Cynthia L Munden

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: N/A
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 1 Day
Weekends: 2 Days

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours

Years of Experience: 20

Licensing:

CA - Marriage & Family Therapist [MFC30721]

Degrees:

Credentials and Certifications:

American Psychotherapy Association, Diplomate

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, Certified in Hypnosis

Family Therapy, Certified in

Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed (LMFT)

Individual: N/A
Group: N/A
Family: N/A

Sliding Scale: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

One Hour per wk for Returning Troops and Families

Insurance:

Blue Shield (Shield Select and Blue Shield Preferred Provider Networks)	Inland Empire Health Plan
College Health IPA	PacifiCare Behavioral Health
Great-West Healthcare	TRICARE
Health Net	United Behavioral Health (UBH)
Health Net (PPO)	Value Options
Horizon Behavioral Services	VMC Behavioral Healthcare Services (VMC)


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Substance	Dissociative Disorders	Personality Disorders
Adoption/Foster Care	Domestic Violence	Phobias
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Dual Diagnosis	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Asperger's Syndrome	Family Dysfunction	Psychosomatic
Attachment Disorders	Firesetting	Self Abuse
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Gender Identity	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Autism	Grief/Loss	Sexual Orientation
Behavioral Problems	Interpersonal Relationships	Sexuality Issues
Bipolar Disorders	Life Transitions	Stress
Career/Employment Concerns	Men's Issues	Tourette's Disorder
Couple or Marital Issues	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Trauma/PTSD
Depression	Pain Management	Women's Issues
Developmental Disability	Parenting Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Seniors (60 +)
Adults (26-59)	Preschool (Under 6)	Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

Children of Divorce	Military/Veterans	Step Families
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)	Hypnosis	Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Behavioral	Information and Referral	Play Therapy
Cognitive/Behavioral	Long-Term	Psychoanalysis
Evaluation/Diagnostic	Meditation/Relaxation	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Focusing	Parent Guidance	Supervised Visitation

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)