Miriam Seglin

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

Miriam Seglin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Susan is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Susan’s California license number is 14516, 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.

Miriam Seglin has been practicing therapy for 37 years. Susan’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Loyola University of Chicago. Over that time, Susan has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Susan is part of that group.

Miriam Seglin works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Religious Trauma, and Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, among other areas. These are the areas where Susan spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Susan is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Miriam Seglin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Susan’s style is affirming, empowering, engaging, mindful, and warm. In Susan’s words: “I believe my clients have innate strengths and wisdom and it's my pleasure and privilege to help them to rediscover this.”

Miriam Seglin (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Susan identifies as White. Susan provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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