Eva Brown

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

Eva Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Eva is licensed to practice in Virginia and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Eva’s California license number is 18234, 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.

Eva Brown has been practicing therapy for 34 years. Eva’s education and training include MA - Social Work, University of Southern California; Certificate - Geriatric Social Work, Boston University School of Social Work. Over that time, Eva has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Blended families. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Eva is part of that group.

Eva Brown works with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Blended families and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, and Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, among other areas. These are the areas where Eva spends most of their clinical time. Eva also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Eva is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Eva Brown draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Eva’s style is action-oriented, calming, casual, empowering, and warm. In Eva’s words: “With respect and compassion, we will work together to increase self-awareness and forgiveness for ourselves and others.”

Eva Brown (she/her) offers therapy in English and Swedish. Eva identifies as White.

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