Karina Sicairos

Karina Sicairos accepts Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, 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.

Karina Sicairos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Karina is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Karina’s California license number is LCSW61778, 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.

Karina Sicairos has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Karina’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, San Bernardino State University. Over that time, Karina has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Karina is part of that group.

Karina Sicairos works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, and Panic, among other areas. These are the areas where Karina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Karina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Karina Sicairos draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Karina’s style is affirming, authentic, empowering, engaging, and open-minded. In Karina’s words: “My style is casual, informal, and lighthearted, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance to support success in reaching client-driven goals.”

Karina Sicairos (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Karina identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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