Rafael Speck

Rafael Speck accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Prime Health, Centivo, 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.

Rafael Speck is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Rafael is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Rafael’s California license number is 111132, 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.

Rafael Speck has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Rafael’s education and training include MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University Dominguez Hills. Over that time, Rafael has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Rafael Speck works with Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, and Panic, among other areas. These are the areas where Rafael spends most of their clinical time. Rafael also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Rafael is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Rafael Speck draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Relational, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Rafael’s style is authentic, empowering, mindful, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Rafael’s words: “Clients of all backgrounds are welcome to experience a non-judgmental and a safe therapy environment.”

Rafael Speck (he/him) offers therapy in English, Dutch, and German.

Rafael Speck offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 17782 Cowan in Irvine. Rafael 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 Rafael Speck is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Rafael 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 Rafael’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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