Cassandra Najarian

Cassandra Najarian accepts Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. 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.

Cassandra Najarian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Cassandra is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Cassandra’s California license number is 88847, 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.

Cassandra Najarian has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Cassandra’s education and training include Masters in Clinical Psychology with an LGBTQ Specialization at Antioch University Los Angeles; WPATH Foundational training and WPATH Scientific Symposiums; Certificate in DBT; Basic Training in EMDR Certificate. Over that time, Cassandra has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Trans+, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Cassandra is part of that group.

Cassandra Najarian works with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Trans+, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Cassandra spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Cassandra is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Cassandra Najarian draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Cassandra’s style is affirming, direct, empowering, holistic, and open-minded. In Cassandra’s words: “I believe that collaboration is essential in therapy and that by working together, we can find ways to enhance your growth, build your resilience, and promote your strengths.”

Cassandra Najarian (she/her) offers therapy in English. Cassandra identifies as Middle Eastern or North African. Cassandra provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Cassandra Najarian offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 2148 Market Street in San Francisco. Cassandra 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 Cassandra Najarian is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Cassandra 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 Cassandra’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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