Lani Espinas

Lani Espinas accepts Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Centivo, 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.

Lani Espinas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Lani is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Lani’s California license number is LMFT34011, 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.

Lani Espinas has been practicing therapy for 29 years. Lani’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Lani has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Lani is part of that group.

Lani Espinas works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Lani spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Lani is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Lani Espinas draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lani’s style is action-oriented, challenging, empowering, engaging, and open-minded. In Lani’s words: “I’ll offer input, impressions, and gently challenge you when defenses arise. At the same time, I’ll provide positive regard, reflective listening, and be your cheerleader. I aim to empower you—not enable you.”

Lani Espinas (she/her) offers therapy in English. Lani identifies as Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

Lani Espinas offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 3820 Del Amo Blvd in Torrance. Lani 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 Lani Espinas is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Lani 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 Lani’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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