Ivone Umar

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

Ivone Umar is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Ivone is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Ivone’s California license number is 27199, 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.

Ivone Umar has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Ivone’s education and training include PhD - Psychology. Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA. Over that time, Ivone has worked closely with Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Ivone is part of that group.

Ivone Umar works with Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Ivone spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Ivone is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ivone Umar draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Ivone’s style is action-oriented, empowering, exploratory, holistic, and mindful. In Ivone’s words: “When life feels heavy or change is needed, therapy can be the first step, and I’m here to support you.”

Ivone Umar (she/her) offers therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Ivone identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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