Charlin Lumia

Charlin Lumia accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Health Net, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Charlin Lumia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Charlin is licensed to practice in South Carolina, California, and North Carolina, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Charlin’s California license number is 85740, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Charlin Lumia has been practicing therapy for 15 years. Charlin’s education and training include BA - Psychology, University of California Davis; MS - Counseling, California State University East Bay. Over that time, Charlin has worked closely with Parents and First responders. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Charlin is part of that group.

Charlin Lumia works with Parents and First responders and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, IPV/DV, OCD, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Self-Harm, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Charlin spends most of their clinical time. Charlin also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Charlin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Charlin Lumia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Charlin’s style is action-oriented and direct. In Charlin’s words: “I am non-judgmental, open-minded, will meet someone where they are at and help them achieve their goals.”

Charlin Lumia (she/her) offers therapy in English. Charlin identifies as Indigenous American and White.

Charlin Lumia offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Charlin is licensed in South Carolina, California, and North Carolina, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Charlin Lumia is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Charlin will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Charlin’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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