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Irene Choi

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Irene

I have extensive experience in helping people with anxiety, depression, relational and life transitions issues, and symptoms due to their history of trauma. My treatment is tailored to meet each individual's needs to manage the challenges raised by life’s circumstances. I provide a safe environment for clients to tell their story, discover their internal dialogue, and "unstuck" themselves from what is preventing them to live an authentic life. I utilize humor and bring a positive energy to support my clients in their therapeutic process. I work with individuals using an integrative, strength-based, culturally aware approach. I believe that each client is unique and, therefore, I do not rely on a rigid approach. I instead use interventions from varying modalities and tailor these practices to meet the needs of my clients.

I utilize humor and bring a positive energy to support my clients in their therapeutic process.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Spending time with family, friends and my pets, being at the beach, cooking, crafts with my sister, walking.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#105343 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Cognitive Psychology, University of California Irvine MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant International University

Irene Choi, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #105343 (exp March 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Irene Choi accepts Health Net, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, 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.

Irene Choi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Irene is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Irene’s California license number is 105343, 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.

Irene Choi has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Irene’s education and training include BA - Cognitive Psychology, University of California Irvine; MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant International University. Over that time, Irene has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community.

Irene Choi works with Asian / Pacific Islander community and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Irene spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Irene is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Irene Choi draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Irene’s style is action-oriented, affirming, humorous, and open-minded. In Irene’s words: “I utilize humor and bring a positive energy to support my clients in their therapeutic process.”

Irene Choi (she/her) offers therapy in English.

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