Rachel Schulz

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

Rachel Schulz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Rachel is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Rachel’s California license number is 143949, 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.

Rachel Schulz has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Rachel’s education and training include MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Rachel has worked closely with First responders and Neurodivergence.

Rachel Schulz works with First responders and Neurodivergence and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Rachel spends most of their clinical time. Rachel 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 Rachel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Rachel Schulz draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). In sessions, Rachel’s style is affirming, authentic, challenging, engaging, and warm. In Rachel’s words: “Together, we create a safe, supportive space where growth feels possible and sustainable.”

Rachel Schulz (she/her) offers therapy in English. Rachel identifies as White.

Rachel Schulz offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1470 Maria Lane in Walnut Creek. Rachel 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 Rachel Schulz is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Rachel 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 Rachel’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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