Carla Francis

Carla Francis accepts Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Carla Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Carla is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Carla’s California license number is 67038, 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.

Carla Francis has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Carla’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Sothern California. Over that time, Carla has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Carla is part of that group.

Carla Francis works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Carla spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Carla is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Carla Francis draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Carla’s style is affirming, empowering, humorous, open-minded, and warm. In Carla’s words: “Seeking therapy or asking for help can be difficult, so I want you to know I’m proud of you for taking this step.”

Carla Francis (she/her) offers therapy in English. Carla identifies as Black/African American.

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