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Alex Tapia

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Alejandra

I am committed to creating affirming, culturally responsive spaces where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I am particularly passionate about working with the queer community and young adults, supporting individuals as they navigate identity development, life transitions, relationships, and trauma while helping them build resilience and deepen their sense of self. My goal is to help clients reconnect with themselves, identify patterns, and develop tools that support them in making choices that feel in alignment with who they truly are and the life they want to create.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Students

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love learning which I may pursue through documentaries, books, podcasts, or YouTube videos. I enjoy going to the gym and hiking, as well as spending time with family, friends, and my partner. I like traveling and trying new things, from vegetarian/vegan foods to parasailing and kickboxing.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#97352 • California • LCSW

Education

Training - Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques for Educators (Feb 2017) Master's Degree - Social Work, University of Long Beach (May 2017)

Alejandra Tapia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #97352 (exp October 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Alex Tapia accepts Aetna, Health Net, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. 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.

Alex Tapia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alejandra is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alejandra’s California license number is 97352, 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.

Alex Tapia has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Alejandra’s education and training include Training - Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques for Educators (Feb 2017); Master's Degree - Social Work, University of Long Beach (May 2017). Over that time, Alejandra has worked closely with Students.

Alex Tapia works with Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, and Stress. These are the areas where Alejandra spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alejandra is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alex Tapia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alejandra’s style is action-oriented, affirming, exploratory, open-minded, and warm.

Alex Tapia (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Alejandra identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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