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Paul Tambini

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

3 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Paul

The care I provide is highly personalized—never one-size-fits-all. I take a collaborative, humanistic approach grounded in empathy and curiosity. Using evidence-based methods such as CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, I help you uncover patterns, build insight, and create lasting change. Clients appreciate my active, engaging style and often share that they feel deeply respected and understood. Together, we’ll clarify your values, strengthen your resilience, and help you live with greater purpose and intention.

Together, we’ll clarify your values, strengthen your resilience, and help you live with greater purpose and intention.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring nature, and staying active through skiing and motocross riding. I have a deep appreciation for mindfulness practices and enjoy reading about psychology, philosophy, and human behavior. I also value creative outlets such as writing and music, which help me stay balanced and grounded.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#114633 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW – Social Work, University of Southern California

Paul Tambini, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #114633 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Paul Tambini accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. 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.

Paul Tambini is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Paul is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Paul’s California license number is 114633, 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.

Paul Tambini has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Paul’s education and training include MSW – Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Paul has worked closely with Veterans, First responders, and Students.

Paul Tambini works with Veterans, First responders, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, and Stress. These are the areas where Paul spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Paul is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Paul Tambini draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Paul’s style is authentic, calming, exploratory, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Paul’s words: “Together, we’ll clarify your values, strengthen your resilience, and help you live with greater purpose and intention.”

Paul Tambini (he/him) offers therapy in English. Paul identifies as White.

Paul Tambini offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Paul is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Paul Tambini is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Paul 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 Paul’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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