Tina Schwingler

Tina Schwingler accepts Centivo, Prime Health, 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 Connecticut are estimated at $170-190 per session.

Tina Schwingler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Tina is licensed to practice in New Mexico, Colorado, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Tina’s Connecticut license number is 14969, 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.

Tina Schwingler has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Tina’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Metropolitan State University. Over that time, Tina has worked closely with Veterans and Students.

Tina Schwingler works with Veterans and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Tina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Tina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Tina Schwingler draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Tina’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, challenging, and open-minded. In Tina’s words: “I believe therapy can be transformative and empowering, and it’s an honor to walk alongside you, offering support, guidance, and tools to overcome challenges, improve well-being, and build a fulfilling life.”

Tina Schwingler (she/her) offers therapy in English. Tina identifies as White.

Tina Schwingler offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Tina is licensed in New Mexico, Colorado, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, 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 Tina Schwingler is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Tina 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 Tina’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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