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Claire Skomsvold

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Claire

I support adults and young adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, grief, life transitions, parenting, and relationship challenges. My style is warm, compassionate, and genuine, with thoughtful use of humor. I offer practical tools and space for parents to explore how their experiences shape their roles. I help adults process grief from loss or unmet expectations, and support young adults facing identity, self-doubt, and pressure. Clients often say they feel truly seen and safe as they begin to respond to life from a more grounded, empowered place.

Clients often say they feel truly seen and safe as they begin to respond to life from a more grounded, empowered place.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Creative
  • Exploratory
  • Humorous
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

15615 Alton Pkwy
Suite 450, Irvine, California 92618

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Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending time at the beach, hiking in nature, painting, and practicing yoga. I have a love for art and design, and I find joy in staying active and exploring creative outlets. I also value quality time with family and friends, traveling to new places, and cheering on the Dodgers!

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#132247 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University

Claire Skomsvold, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #132247 (exp April 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Claire Skomsvold is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Claire is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Claire’s California license number is 132247, 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.

Claire Skomsvold has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Claire’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University. Over that time, Claire has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Claire Skomsvold works with Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Claire spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Claire is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Claire Skomsvold draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Claire’s style is authentic, creative, exploratory, humorous, and warm. In Claire’s words: “Clients often say they feel truly seen and safe as they begin to respond to life from a more grounded, empowered place.”

Claire Skomsvold (she/her) offers therapy in English. Claire identifies as White.

Claire Skomsvold offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 15615 Alton Pkwy in Irvine. Claire 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 Claire Skomsvold is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Claire 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 Claire’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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