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Susan Bolea

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Susan

Together we lay the groundwork for habits that work for you specifically and that will endure for a lifetime; honoring self-compassion and acceptance. When clients seek help reclaiming their optimal path, I accompany them. Together we'll strive to understand the life events, health, and relationship issues that have interrupted or sidelined you. I utilize myriad fun and “ah ha” provoking techniques to help you open up to your truth and recognize who you are at present. This can mean creating something just for you at any moment during a session. My job is to establish security and space for you to relax during our exploration. My background in literature, the arts, and intuitive studies means I call on metaphor and expressive arts to advance your therapeutic goals. My approach incorporates Attachment, Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solutions-Focused, Gottman, Emotionally Focused, and Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing modalities.

Together we'll strive to understand the life events, health, and relationship issues that have interrupted or sidelined you.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Mindful
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Susan Bolea, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT 99858 (exp May 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Susan Bolea accepts Aetna, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, and Blue Shield of California. 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.

Susan Bolea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Susan is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Susan’s California license number is LMFT 99858, 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.

Susan Bolea has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Susan’s education and training include MA - Marriage and family Therapy, John F. Kennedy University. Over that time, Susan has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Blended families, and Students.

Susan Bolea works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, Substance Use, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Susan spends most of their clinical time. Susan 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 Susan is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Susan Bolea draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Susan’s style is affirming, challenging, empowering, mindful, and warm. In Susan’s words: “Together we'll strive to understand the life events, health, and relationship issues that have interrupted or sidelined you.”

Susan Bolea (she/her) offers therapy in English and French. Susan identifies as White.

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