Sammie Lo

Sammie Lo accepts Health Net, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Sammie Lo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Shanmei is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Shanmei’s California license number is 103805, 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.

Sammie Lo has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Shanmei’s education and training include MEd - Couples and Family Therapy, University of Oregon. Over that time, Shanmei has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Shanmei is part of that group.

Sammie Lo works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Shanmei spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Shanmei is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sammie Lo draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Shanmei’s style is authentic, empowering, holistic, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Shanmei’s words: “Together, we’ll uncover your core values and clarify your next steps. I value our time and focus on being effective in supporting your goals.”

Sammie Lo (she/her) offers therapy in English and Mandarin Chinese. Shanmei identifies as East Asian.

Sammie Lo offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 12396 World Trade Drive in San Diego. Shanmei 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 Sammie Lo is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Shanmei 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 Shanmei’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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