Braulio Villarreal

Braulio Villarreal accepts Aetna, Prime Health, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Braulio Villarreal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Braulio is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Braulio’s California license number is 73739, 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.

Braulio Villarreal has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Braulio’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of California. Over that time, Braulio has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Braulio is part of that group.

Braulio Villarreal works with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, and LGBTQ+, among other areas. These are the areas where Braulio spends most of their clinical time. Braulio also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Braulio is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Braulio Villarreal draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, and Relational. In sessions, Braulio’s style is affirming, authentic, engaging, humorous, and warm. In Braulio’s words: “Together, we’ll create space for growth, grounding, and meaningful change as you navigate life’s challenges and possibilities.”

Braulio Villarreal (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Braulio identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Braulio provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Braulio Villarreal offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 21840 Normandie Ave in Torrance. Braulio 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 Braulio Villarreal is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Braulio 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 Braulio’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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