Shannon Vanderberg

Shannon Vanderberg accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Shannon Vanderberg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Shannon is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Shannon’s California license number is 90568, 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.

Shannon Vanderberg has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Shannon’s education and training include MS - Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University. Over that time, Shannon has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Shannon is part of that group.

Shannon Vanderberg works with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Self-Harm, and Sleep. These are the areas where Shannon spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Shannon is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Shannon Vanderberg draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Shannon’s style is authentic, calming, open-minded, solution-oriented, and warm. In Shannon’s words: “My background in crisis intervention has shaped my ability to remain calm, focused, and supportive in challenging circumstances.”

Shannon Vanderberg (she/her) offers therapy in English. Shannon identifies as Black/African American.

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