Caroline Lau

Caroline Lau accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. 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.

Caroline Lau is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Caroline is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Caroline’s California license number is 143850, 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.

Caroline Lau has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Caroline’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Touro University Worldwide. Over that time, Caroline has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Students.

Caroline Lau works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Caroline spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Caroline is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Caroline Lau draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Caroline’s style is authentic, challenging, direct, humorous, and open-minded. In Caroline’s words: “I encourage you to begin therapy wherever you are today and look forward to joining you on your path of growth and discovery.”

Caroline Lau (she/her) offers therapy in English. Caroline identifies as Southeast Asian.

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