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Marion Dave

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

23 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Marion

I believe that each of us deserves to live a peaceful life. My mission is to support you in discovering ways to enhance your overall well-being and establish balance in your life. I strive to create a safe space that encourages empowerment, growth, and self-awareness. I am dedicated to providing culturally responsive, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and high-quality care that is tailored to the needs of each and every client. I am passionate about helping my clients nurture their inner strength and enhance their resilience to make lasting changes in their lives.

I am passionate about helping my clients nurture their inner strength and enhance their resilience to make lasting changes in their lives.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Creative
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Parents

Approach

  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Time with my children and family, traveling, road trips across the US, Disneyland, writing, reading, K-Dramas, organizing, and supporting others.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#40250 • California • LMFT

Education

MS - Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Marion Dave, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #40250 (exp January 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

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

Marion Dave is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Marion is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Marion’s California license number is 40250, 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.

Marion Dave has been practicing therapy for 23 years. Marion’s education and training include MS - Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, California State University, Dominguez Hills. Over that time, Marion has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, and Parents. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Marion is part of that group.

Marion Dave works with BIPOC, Black community, and Parents and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Marion spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Marion is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Marion Dave draws on Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Marion’s style is affirming, authentic, creative, empowering, and exploratory. In Marion’s words: “I am passionate about helping my clients nurture their inner strength and enhance their resilience to make lasting changes in their lives.”

Marion Dave (she/her) offers therapy in English. Marion identifies as Black.

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