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Barnaby Lin

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Barnaby

Most clients begin therapy with me when encountering distressing relational and emotional challenges that feel too difficult to handle on their own. Whether a conflictual marriage, grief of a loved one, overwhelming worry, or lack of self-confidence, I hope to come alongside and explore, process, or equip you so that with the same courage you began therapy with, you can tackle life's challenges authentically to find satisfaction and meaning in life. In my experience working in various settings including residential treatment, partial hospitalization, community mental health, and school districts, I have seen a wide variety of needs and circumstances that bring clients in. I hope to provide safety and openness that fosters opportunities for you to understand more about yourself and what you need to thrive.

I hope to provide safety and openness that fosters opportunities for you to understand more about yourself and what you need to thrive.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Calming
  • Holistic
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Barnaby Lin, Doctor of Psychology License #PSY32951 (exp October 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Barnaby Lin accepts Health Net, Aetna, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Blue Shield of California. 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.

Barnaby Lin is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Barnaby is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Barnaby’s California license number is PSY32951, 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.

Barnaby Lin has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Barnaby’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Biola University; PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Biola University. Over that time, Barnaby has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, and Students.

Barnaby Lin works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Therapy, Grief, Relationship Concerns, and Stress. These are the areas where Barnaby spends most of their clinical time. Barnaby 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 Barnaby is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Barnaby Lin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Relational, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Barnaby’s style is action-oriented, calming, holistic, open-minded, and warm. In Barnaby’s words: “I hope to provide safety and openness that fosters opportunities for you to understand more about yourself and what you need to thrive.”

Barnaby Lin (he/him) offers therapy in English. Barnaby identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

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