Carolyn Levitan

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

Carolyn Levitan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Carolyn is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Carolyn’s California license number is 27318, 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.

Carolyn Levitan has been practicing therapy for 15 years. Carolyn’s education and training include BA - Psychology, University of California Los Angeles; MSW - Social Work, University of California Los Angeles. Over that time, Carolyn has worked closely with Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Carolyn is part of that group.

Carolyn Levitan works with Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Carolyn spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Carolyn is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Carolyn Levitan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Carolyn’s style is affirming, authentic, engaging, solution-oriented, and warm. In Carolyn’s words: “No one deserves to do life alone. I look forward to being on your team and tackling challenges together one step at a time.”

Carolyn Levitan (she/her) offers therapy in English. Carolyn identifies as White.

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