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Alana Kapust

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Alana

I focus on helping individuals manage anxiety and depression, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma-informed care and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. My empathetic and compassionate approach ensures a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I guide clients through their healing journey, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Let's work together to achieve your therapeutic goals and enhance your quality of life.

My empathetic and compassionate approach ensures a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Holistic
  • Mindful
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Blended families
  • Non-monogamous relationships

Approach

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I'm all about fun and adventure! I love diving into a good book and getting lost in different worlds. Hiking and exploring the great outdoors are my go-to activities for a dose of fresh air and excitement. My dog and I are inseparable—we love playing, walking, and having little adventures together. Spending time with friends, sharing laughs, and making memories always brighten my days. These cherished connections keep me happy, balanced, and ready for whatever life throws my way!

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#80993 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay

Alana Kapust, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #80993 (exp March 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Alana Kapust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alana is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alana’s California license number is 80993, 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.

Alana Kapust has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Alana’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay. Over that time, Alana has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Non-monogamous relationships.

Alana Kapust works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Non-monogamous relationships and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Alana spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alana is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alana Kapust draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alana’s style is action-oriented, affirming, holistic, mindful, and open-minded. In Alana’s words: “My empathetic and compassionate approach ensures a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.”

Alana Kapust (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alana identifies as White.

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