Marea Murray

Marea Murray accepts Health Net, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Prime Health, 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.

Marea Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Marea is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Marea’s California license number is LCS20292, 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.

Marea Murray has been practicing therapy for 37 years. Marea’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Boston University School of Social Work. Over that time, Marea has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, Trans+, Non-monogamous relationships, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Marea is part of that group.

Marea Murray works with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, Trans+, Non-monogamous relationships, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Trans+, Trauma, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Marea spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Marea is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Marea Murray draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Marea’s style is affirming, authentic, challenging, empowering, and open-minded. In Marea’s words: “I bring warmth, a sense of humor, and a genuine desire to help clients navigate their truth and personal growth.”

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

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