Norberto Taveras

Norberto Taveras accepts Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Prime Health, Oscar, and Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare). 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 New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Norberto Taveras is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Norberto is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Norberto’s New York license number is 90946, 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.

Norberto Taveras has been practicing therapy for 14 years. Norberto’s education and training include BSW - Social Work, New York University, Silver School of Social Work; MSW - Social Work, New York University, Silberman School of Social Work. Over that time, Norberto has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Norberto is part of that group.

Norberto Taveras works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Norberto spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Norberto is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Norberto Taveras draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Norberto’s style is affirming, authentic, empowering, engaging, and mindful. In Norberto’s words: “I offer client-centered psychotherapy tailored to address any present barriers affecting functioning and well-being.”

Norberto Taveras (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Norberto identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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