Aaron Skobel

Aaron Skobel accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, 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.

Aaron Skobel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Aaron is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Aaron’s California license number is 121128, 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.

Aaron Skobel has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Aaron’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Over that time, Aaron has worked closely with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, and Students.

Aaron Skobel works with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, and Men's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Aaron spends most of their clinical time. Aaron also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Aaron is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Aaron Skobel draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Aaron’s style is calming, challenging, creative, mindful, and warm. In Aaron’s words: “As we heal, we make peace with the past, invite joy into the present, and slowly start to feel whole again—reconnecting with our true selves and others with deeper understanding, empathy, and self-awareness.”

Aaron Skobel (he/him) offers therapy in English. Aaron identifies as White.

Aaron Skobel offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 7290 Navajo Road in San Diego. Aaron 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 Aaron Skobel is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Aaron 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 Aaron’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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