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Aya Kupfer

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California
+ 2 other states

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Aya

I am a licensed clinical social worker focused on helping individuals dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life transitions live fuller and happier lives consistent with current values and goals. I have experience working in the mental health field with a wide variety of populations and diagnoses, each person is special and unique in their way. My skill as a therapist is transforming clinical knowledge into practical advice to help you better cope and manage the challenging issues you face. My goal is to help you develop actual effective solutions to your emotional obstacles.

My goal is to help you develop actual effective solutions to your emotional obstacles.

Communication Style

  • Challenging
  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey, California, and Texas residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love reading books, spending time with my children, and crocheting.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#112721 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem** **

Aya Kupfer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #112721 (exp December 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Aya Kupfer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Aya is licensed to practice in New Jersey, California, and Texas, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Aya’s California license number is 112721, 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.

Aya Kupfer has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Aya’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Over that time, Aya has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Aya is part of that group.

Aya Kupfer works with Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Aya spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Aya is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Aya Kupfer draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Aya’s style is challenging, direct, empowering, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Aya’s words: “My goal is to help you develop actual effective solutions to your emotional obstacles.”

Aya Kupfer (she/her) offers therapy in English and Hebrew. Aya identifies as White.

Aya Kupfer offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Aya is licensed in New Jersey, California, and Texas, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Aya Kupfer is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Aya 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 Aya’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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