Andrea Cantero

Andrea Cantero accepts Centivo, Aetna, Health Net, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, 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.

Andrea Cantero is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Andrea is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Andrea’s California license number is 112309, 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.

Andrea Cantero has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Andrea’s education and training include BS - Psychology, Argosy University; MS - Psychology, University of Phoenix. Over that time, Andrea has worked closely with Parents, First responders, Immigrants, and Latine Community.

Andrea Cantero works with Parents, First responders, Immigrants, and Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Panic, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Andrea spends most of their clinical time. Andrea 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 Andrea is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Andrea Cantero draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. In sessions, Andrea’s style is authentic, engaging, humorous, mindful, and warm. In Andrea’s words: “I enjoy building rapport and creating a safe and comfortable space for patient to feel heard and validated.”

Andrea Cantero (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Andrea identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Andrea Cantero offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Andrea 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 Andrea Cantero is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Andrea 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 Andrea’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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