Kali Paredes

Kali Paredes accepts Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, and Health Net. 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.

Kali Paredes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Kali is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kali’s California license number is LMFT 104309, 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.

Kali Paredes has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Kali’s education and training include MA - Marital and Family Therapy, Alliant International University. Over that time, Kali has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students.

Kali Paredes works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, and Trauma, among other areas. These are the areas where Kali spends most of their clinical time. Kali also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kali is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kali Paredes draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kali’s style is affirming, authentic, empowering, exploratory, and open-minded. In Kali’s words: “I value meeting everyone where they're at to assist them in working through whatever challenges they may be facing in a collaborative and supportive way.”

Kali Paredes (she/her) offers therapy in English. Kali identifies as White.

Kali Paredes offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kali 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 Kali Paredes is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kali 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 Kali’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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