Lorena Bessemer

Lorena Bessemer accepts Prime Health, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, 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 California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Lorena Bessemer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Lorena is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Lorena’s California license number is 80778, 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.

Lorena Bessemer has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Lorena’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University Sacramento. Over that time, Lorena has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Immigrants.

Lorena Bessemer works with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Immigrants and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, and Grief. These are the areas where Lorena spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Lorena is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Lorena Bessemer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lorena’s style is action-oriented, empowering, and direct. In Lorena’s words: “My goal is to facilitate and empower you towards improved functioning, with self-discovery/reflection through psychodynamic practice using honest non judgmental, and compassionate services.”

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

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