Founded by Psychiatrists
Charlene Alugbue
LCSW
Accepts Insurance
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Agoraphobia
+29 more
I hold an MSW from the University of Southern California and work with clients who are navigating emotional intensity, relationship struggles, and the long echoes of trauma. My approach combines practical tools with deep, compassionate work—drawing from ACT, DBT, CBT, CPT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing—to help you create more stability and self-trust. What drives me is seeing people grow in ways they never thought possible. If life feels unmanageable and you're longing for something steadier, even if it feels far off, I’d be honored to walk with you.
My Clients
When your mind feels like a minefield—mood swings, racing thoughts, or a constant edge of anxiety—it’s easy to feel like you're too much and not enough at the same time. Depression, anxiety, or traits of borderline personality can make even ordinary days feel unpredictable and overwhelming. If you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or feel like you’re always trying to hold it together, you’re not alone. I became a therapist because I grew up close to the realities of mental illness and substance use—and that lit a fire in me to be part of the healing, not just witness the harm.
Serves Ages: 18+
Insurances Accepted:
- AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Commercial
- Allied Benefits - Aetna Plans
- AmeriBen
- Anthem BC UCSHIP
- Anthem BlueCross of CA
- BRMS
- Cigna
- Cigna EAP
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Methodologies:
- Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Approach
- Motivational Interviewing
Headlight is founded by clinicians.
All clinicians hired by Headlight pass a rigorous screening process.Areas of Focus:
- ADHD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- AIDS/HIV
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attachment Disorder
- Bipolar
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Communication Skills
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Languages:
- English
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The highest standard of
mental health care.
Individual
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Therapy
Our clinicians are experienced in over 60 specialties. We can match your specific needs with a clinician that understands and has expertise in those areas.
Couples
Therapy
Therapy
Couples therapy is a nurturing space where you and your partner can grow together, fostering stronger communication and a deeper connection.
Psychiatry /
Med Management
Med Management
Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, Headlight’s specialists can provide the transformative care you need to feel better.
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Questions?
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Seeking help is hard, paying for it shouldn’t be. Our goal is to make mental health care affordable and accessible, working with insurance companies to cover mental health services in-network. Over 90% of our clients are getting great care with only a co-pay fee.