Karen Kochenburg

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

Karen Kochenburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Karen is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Karen’s California license number is 21646, 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.

Karen Kochenburg has been practicing therapy for 18 years. Karen’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University. Over that time, Karen has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Karen is part of that group.

Karen Kochenburg works with Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, and Self-Harm, among other areas. These are the areas where Karen spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Karen is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Karen Kochenburg draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Karen’s style is affirming, contemporary, engaging, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Karen’s words: “I believe in the healing power of gentle curiosity and deep listening.”

Karen Kochenburg (she/her) offers therapy in English. Karen identifies as White. Karen provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Karen Kochenburg offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1058 Lick Ave. in San Jose. Karen 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 Karen Kochenburg is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Karen 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 Karen’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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