Alissa Young

Alissa Young accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, and Centivo. 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.

Alissa Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alissa is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alissa’s California license number is 115163, 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.

Alissa Young has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Alissa’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Alissa has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Students, LGBTQ+, and Latine Community.

Alissa Young works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Students, LGBTQ+, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, and Immigration, among other areas. These are the areas where Alissa spends most of their clinical time. Alissa also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alissa is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alissa Young draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alissa’s style is affirming, empowering, holistic, humorous, and solution-oriented. In Alissa’s words: “My approach is soft and gentle when needed however, straight-forward and accountable when necessary.”

Alissa Young (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alissa identifies as Black/African American. Alissa provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Alissa Young offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 3415 South Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles. Alissa 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 Alissa Young is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alissa 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 Alissa’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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