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Olena Sappa

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

19 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Olena

My extensive work in marriage and family counseling, non-profit organizations, and inpatient and outpatient clinics with a diverse clientele and immigrant population allows me to provide a competent multicultural view with an interactive approach for clients of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. My therapy style is eclectic where I integrate elements from different approaches based on their clients' needs and preferences. Additionally, I emphasize the therapeutic relationship and consider it as a crucial factor in promoting healing and growth, regardless of the specific therapeutic approach.

My therapy style is eclectic where I integrate elements from different approaches based on their clients' needs and preferences.

Communication Style

  • Mindful
  • Empowering
  • Direct

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Immigrants

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love drawing and painting, cooking , reading, traveling, Pilates, hiking, and knitting.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#81782 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University

Olena Sappa, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #81782 (exp September 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Olena Sappa accepts Aetna, Prime Health, Centivo, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Olena Sappa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Olena is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Olena’s California license number is 81782, 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.

Olena Sappa has been practicing therapy for 19 years. Olena’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University. Over that time, Olena has worked closely with Immigrants. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Olena is part of that group.

Olena Sappa works with Immigrants and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Immigration, and Stress. These are the areas where Olena spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Olena is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Olena Sappa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Olena’s style is mindful, empowering, and direct. In Olena’s words: “My therapy style is eclectic where I integrate elements from different approaches based on their clients' needs and preferences.”

Olena Sappa (she/her) offers therapy in English, Russian, and Ukranian.

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