Elizabeth Padilla

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

Elizabeth Padilla is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Elizabeth is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Elizabeth’s California license number is 29197, 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.

Elizabeth’s education and training include PsyD - Clinical Psychology with a Multicultural Emphasis, California School of Professional Psychology. Elizabeth Padilla has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Immigrants.

Elizabeth Padilla works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Immigrants and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Phobias, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Elizabeth spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elizabeth is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elizabeth Padilla draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Elizabeth’s style is affirming, action-oriented, and mindful. In Elizabeth’s words: “Humility, kindness and gentle humor are at the center of my work.”

Elizabeth Padilla (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish.

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