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Dr. Cherry Ordoñez (they/them). Psychologist, PhD.

Age Group Served
adults
elders
Therapy Format
individuals
Treatment Focus
alzheimers, aspergers-syndrome, adhd, autism, burnout, chronic-illness, chronic-pain, emotion-regulation, family-conflict, grief, infertility, infidelity, learning-disabilities, lgbtq-related-issues, mens-issues, personal-growth, racial-identity, relational-concerns, spirituality, stress, transgender, traumatic-grief, traumatic-brain-injury, womens-issues, anxiety, depression, trauma-and-ptsd, relationship-issues, career-counseling, self-esteem, life-transitions
Types of Therapy
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Attachment-based/Relational Therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Empowerment Approach
Feminist
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Trauma Informed Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Narrative Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Insurance Accepted
Out of Network, Private Pay, Aetna
Can Prescribe Medication: No
Offers Sliding Scale: yes
Accepting New Therapy Fund Clients: yes
Last modified: July 5, 2026

Dr. Cherry Ordoñez (they/them). Psychologist, PhD.

In-Person / Virtual: tele
License Number(s): PSY36153
States / Provinces Served: California
Ethnicity: Filipino/a, Hawaiian
Racial Identity / Culture: other-or-no-preference, asian-american, asian-immigrant, first-generation-asian-immigrant, multiracial-other
Languages Spoken: Filipino
Sex/Gender: Trans, Genderfluid / Genderqueer, Non-binary

You might’ve considered therapy for a while, or are seeking a new therapist for a new life chapter. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unable to relax, or even buried underneath your life and are wondering how you ended up here. Maybe it started at a certain workplace, a school, a move, a relationship change, a loss, or when you developed a condition. Or maybe it started earlier in life. This may sound especially familiar to those who are: LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, have chronic conditions, disability, first-gen, or are working in/retiring from tech, entertainment, or finance.

I am a licensed psychologist providing individual therapy with adults and older adults via telehealth video throughout California.  I speak English, Tagalog, Ilocano, & Hawaiian Pidgin. Most of my clients feel something fundamental isn’t working anymore. They may try their best to function on the outside but feel disconnected on the inside, have trauma, relationship pain, worry constantly, or feel low mood. There is hope.

From vast backgrounds, the people I’ve worked with have embraced healthier ways of living, developed a sense of stability, or grown in ways they felt was beyond repair. You don’t have to perform or hold it all together. Contact me today to discuss how therapy may be helpful to you.

I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, ENM-poly-and-kink aware, and sex positive. I am also COVID-conscious.

I also provide gender affirming support letters. Some physicians and medical insurance companies may require an assessment and letter from a licensed psychologist supporting your gender affirming procedure.

Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we may be the right fit at this time.

Private pay/out-of-network: please visit my website www.bigwavepsychology.com to view private pay/out-of-network fees. Superbills can be provided. Sliding scale with moderate fees are available for those needing financial flexibility; please inquire to discuss this option.

Insurance: I accept various types of Aetna and Carelon insurances. Click here to pre-check insurance eligibility and estimate copay.

Organization partners: I proudly partner with the following organizations to provide high quality, stigma free therapy: Asian Mental Health therapy funds, Inclusive Therapists therapy fund, and Pineapple Support. Apply directly with them to see if you are eligible.