Elizabeth Epstein

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

Elizabeth Epstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Elizabeth is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Elizabeth’s California license number is LCS22625, 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.

Elizabeth Epstein has been practicing therapy for 22 years. Elizabeth’s education and training include BS - Human Development, University of California, Davis; MSW - Social Work, Sacramento State University. Over that time, Elizabeth has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Elizabeth is part of that group.

Elizabeth Epstein works with Parents and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Elizabeth spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elizabeth is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elizabeth Epstein draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Elizabeth’s style is authentic, engaging, exploratory, open-minded, and warm. In Elizabeth’s words: “My goal is to work together with you to help you get unstuck from painful thoughts or relational patterns that are no longer helpful.”

Elizabeth Epstein (she/her) offers therapy in English. Elizabeth identifies as White.

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