Alyson Filippa

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

Alyson Filippa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alyson is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alyson’s California license number is LCSW29587, 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.

Alyson Filippa has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Alyson’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Alyson has worked closely with Parents, Blended families, and Non-monogamous relationships. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Alyson is part of that group.

Alyson Filippa works with Parents, Blended families, and Non-monogamous relationships and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), among other areas. These are the areas where Alyson spends most of their clinical time. Alyson also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alyson is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alyson Filippa draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alyson’s style is action-oriented, authentic, direct, holistic, and mindful. In Alyson’s words: “My goal is to help you uncover what has always been with you—your truth, your beauty, your light.”

Alyson Filippa (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alyson identifies as White.

Alyson Filippa offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 656 Piezzi Rd in Santa Rosa. Alyson 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 Alyson Filippa is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alyson 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 Alyson’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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