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Erica Feldman

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

17 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Erica

My focus is on assisting those clients with issues they need greater support on – grief, chronic illness, chronic pain, and Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP). The misunderstood nature of health issues such as fibromyalgia, lupus, and headaches can lead to disruption in clients' lives and relationships, and grieving the healthy self is not unusual. HSPs experience the world with a heightened perspective, often finding interactions and sensory stimulation difficult as well as health challenges. Navigating such a world often requires more support and validation, which psychotherapy can provide. My style as a psychotherapist is warm, person-centered, and interactive. I offer insights and support while challenging you to find the answers you seek within yourself. I've worked extensively with persons with health issues and more recently worked in hospice bereavement, supporting those moving forward from the death of a loved one. My style is client-centered as a constant starting point, with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for helping clients to cope and find their strengths within.

I offer insights and support while challenging you to find the answers you seek within yourself.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Engaging
  • Humorous

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Veterans
  • Blended families

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

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Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Erica Feldman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #25552 (exp March 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Erica Feldman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Erica is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Erica’s California license number is 25552, 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.

Erica Feldman has been practicing therapy for 17 years. Erica’s education and training include MEd - Community Counseling, College of William and Mary; MSW - Social Work, Hunter College School of Social Work; Certificate in Advanced Clinical Supervision - Smith College School for Social Work. Over that time, Erica has worked closely with Veterans and Blended families. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Erica is part of that group.

Erica Feldman works with Veterans and Blended families and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Erica spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Erica is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Erica Feldman draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Erica’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, engaging, and humorous. In Erica’s words: “I offer insights and support while challenging you to find the answers you seek within yourself.”

Erica Feldman (she/her) offers therapy in English. Erica identifies as White.

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