Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Jonathan Vela is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Owner of So Cal Medical Billing, LLC. With expertise in mental health counseling and medical billing, he leverages his diverse professional background to drive positive outcomes for his clients.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist, Private Practice (2024-06-01 to Present)
- Provides comprehensive mental health counseling services to individuals, couples, and families
- Specializes in evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address a wide range of emotional and relational challenges
- Collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans and achieve lasting, positive change
Owner, So Cal Medical Billing, LLC (2016-01-01 to Present)
- Oversees all operations and strategic direction of the successful medical billing and collections firm
- Implements efficient, compliant processes to maximize reimbursements and optimize cash flow for healthcare providers
- Leverages industry expertise to deliver tailored solutions that enhance the financial health of client practices
Career Progression
Prior to his current roles, Jonathan held positions as a Program Coordinator and Therapist at Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corp, as well as an MFT Trainee at APLA Health. He also gained extensive experience in medical billing and collections, serving as the Director of Billing and Collections at Breathe Life Healing Centers and the Medical Billing Manager at Hollywood Hands Rehabilitation.
Academic Background
Jonathan holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California, where he graduated with distinction. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California.
Areas of Expertise
- Mental health counseling and evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Medical billing, coding, and collections
- Client-focused service delivery and practice management
- Strategic planning and operational optimization
- Effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Jonathan has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the well-being of his clients and the financial health of healthcare providers. As the owner of So Cal Medical Billing, LLC, he has implemented innovative strategies that have resulted in significant revenue increases for his clients. In his clinical practice, Jonathan's empathetic and solution-focused approach has helped countless individuals, couples, and families navigate complex emotional and relational challenges.
Conclusion
With his unique blend of expertise in mental health and medical billing, Jonathan Vela is well-positioned to continue making a meaningful impact in his community. Driven by a passion for helping others, he is dedicated to providing exceptional service and delivering tangible results for his clients in both the therapeutic and business realms.
