Areli Balvaneda

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

Areli Balvaneda is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Areli is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Areli’s California license number is 105678, 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.

Areli Balvaneda has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Areli’s education and training include MS - Counseling, University of Phoenix. Over that time, Areli has worked closely with Parents. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Areli is part of that group.

Areli Balvaneda works with Parents and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, and Relationship Concerns. These are the areas where Areli spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Areli is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Areli Balvaneda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Areli’s style is action-oriented, direct, empowering, humorous, and open-minded. In Areli’s words: “In my experience and approach, I have found it best to come from a place of compassion for the client.”

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

Areli Balvaneda offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 13601 Whittier Blvd in Whittier. Areli 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 Areli Balvaneda is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Areli 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 Areli’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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