Susie Ro

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

Susie Ro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Susie is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Susie’s California license number is LCSW79974, 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.

Susie Ro has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Susie’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, State University of New York at Albany. Over that time, Susie has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, and Students.

Susie Ro works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Religious Trauma, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Susie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Susie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Susie Ro draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Susie’s style is affirming, authentic, challenging, direct, and engaging. In Susie’s words: “Therapy is about finding comfort and growth, and I’m here to support you through both.”

Susie Ro (she/her) offers therapy in English. Susie identifies as East Asian.

Susie Ro offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 8765 Aero Dr in San Diego. Susie 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 Susie Ro is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Susie 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 Susie’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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