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Silvia Esquivias

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

21 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Silvia

As a therapist, I utilize an eclectic, evidence-based approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, strengths-based therapy, mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that honors the values and strengths each client brings to therapy. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and have over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults. I tailor psychosocial interventions to each person's individual needs, with a passion for helping people heal, grow, and thrive. The therapeutic alliance is very important to me, and I strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where clients can openly share their thoughts, feelings, and challenges. My goal is to support each client's journey by providing practical tools and coping skills that can be used throughout life to promote healthy, balanced emotional well-being.

My goal in therapy is to provide tools and coping skills that can be used throughout life to maintain a healthy balanced emotional well-being.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Empowering
  • Holistic
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Silvia Esquivias, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #22672 (exp April 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Silvia Esquivias accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Aetna, Health Net, Centivo, 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.

Silvia Esquivias is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Silvia is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Silvia’s California license number is 22672, 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.

Silvia Esquivias has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Silvia’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Silvia has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Silvia is part of that group.

Silvia Esquivias works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Silvia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Silvia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Silvia Esquivias draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Silvia’s style is action-oriented, empowering, holistic, and open-minded. In Silvia’s words: “My goal in therapy is to provide tools and coping skills that can be used throughout life to maintain a healthy balanced emotional well-being.”

Silvia Esquivias (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Silvia identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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