Stella Petros

Stella Petros accepts Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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.

Stella Petros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Stella is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Stella’s California license number is 25802, 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.

Stella Petros has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Stella’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Stella has worked closely with Parents, First responders, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Stella is part of that group.

Stella Petros works with Parents, First responders, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Stella spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Stella is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Stella Petros draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Stella’s style is affirming, authentic, empowering, engaging, and warm. In Stella’s words: “I bring warmth, compassion, and practical tools to help you manage stress, build healthier relationships, and feel more grounded.”

Stella Petros (she/her) offers therapy in English, Persian, and Armenian.

Stella Petros offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 100 North Brand Blvd. in Glendale. Stella 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 Stella Petros is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Stella 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 Stella’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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