Marjorie Sturdy

Marjorie Sturdy accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Prime Health, Aetna, 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.

Marjorie Sturdy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Marjorie is licensed to practice in California and Nevada, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Marjorie’s California license number is 23332, 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.

Marjorie Sturdy has been practicing therapy for 20 years. Marjorie’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University. Over that time, Marjorie has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Marjorie is part of that group.

Marjorie Sturdy works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, and Trauma. These are the areas where Marjorie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Marjorie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Marjorie Sturdy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Marjorie’s style is action-oriented, calming, empowering, mindful, and solution-oriented. In Marjorie’s words: “I lead with compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based treatment to help clients build resilience, find peace, and create meaningful change.”

Marjorie Sturdy (she/her) offers therapy in English. Marjorie identifies as White.

Marjorie Sturdy offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 3425 Coffee Rd in Modesto. Marjorie is licensed in California and Nevada, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Marjorie Sturdy is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Marjorie 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 Marjorie’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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