Linda Fong

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

Linda Fong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Linda is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Linda’s California license number is 86731, 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.

Linda Fong has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Linda’s education and training include MA - Social Work, California State University- East Bay. Over that time, Linda has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Linda Fong works with BIPOC, 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, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, and Family Conflict, among other areas. These are the areas where Linda spends most of their clinical time. Linda 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 Linda is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Linda Fong draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Linda’s style is action-oriented, affirming, empowering, holistic, and mindful. In Linda’s words: “I’m guided by values of compassion, wisdom, healing, and empowerment, and I’m flexible in meeting you exactly where you are.”

Linda Fong (she/her) offers therapy in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese. Linda identifies as South Asian. Linda provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Linda Fong offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1911 Addison St in Berkely. Linda 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 Linda Fong is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Linda 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 Linda’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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