Alexandra Zakin

Alexandra Zakin accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Health Net, 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.

Alexandra Zakin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alexandra is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alexandra’s California license number is LCSW128630, 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.

Alexandra Zakin has been practicing therapy for 1 year. Alexandra’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, New York University. Over that time, Alexandra has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Alexandra Zakin works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Premarital Counseling, and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Alexandra spends most of their clinical time. Alexandra also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alexandra is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alexandra Zakin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alexandra’s style is calming, empowering, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Alexandra’s words: “Therapy with me is a space to feel seen and supported as you reconnect with your strengths, understand what holds you back, and build tools for lasting change.”

Alexandra Zakin (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alexandra identifies as White.

Alexandra Zakin offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 12304 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles. Alexandra 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 Alexandra Zakin is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alexandra 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 Alexandra’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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