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Sequoia Giordano

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Sequoia

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) specializing in a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, OCD, Trichotillomania, traumatic life experiences, and struggles with body image. My work with my clients is largely oriented toward Somatic (of the body) Mindfulness as a tool to help manage the distress often experienced with trauma and mood-related struggles. I approach my work from the perspective that increased self-awareness and Mindfulness coupled with the refinement of coping skills can assist us in finding more fulfillment and ease when managing our life stressors. I put particular emphasis on self-esteem and self-reliance to empower my clients to access their own sense of safety, stability, and ability. I have additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Yoga Therapy, and I utilize tools from each when I am working with individuals in any capacity. In addition to my clinical practice, I have ample experience assisting individuals to navigate various life stressors such as losing/seeking employment, accessing education, managing health crises, and struggles related to aging parents.

I put particular emphasis on self-esteem and self-reliance to empower my clients to access their own sense of safety, stability, and ability.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Engaging
  • Holistic
  • Mindful

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Veterans
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Sequoia Giordano, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #87057 (exp December 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Sequoia Giordano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Sequoia is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sequoia’s California license number is 87057, 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.

Sequoia Giordano has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Sequoia’s education and training include MSW - Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley. Over that time, Sequoia has worked closely with Veterans and Students.

Sequoia Giordano works with Veterans and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, OCD, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Sequoia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sequoia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sequoia Giordano draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sequoia’s style is authentic, casual, engaging, holistic, and mindful. In Sequoia’s words: “I put particular emphasis on self-esteem and self-reliance to empower my clients to access their own sense of safety, stability, and ability.”

Sequoia Giordano (she/her) offers therapy in English. Sequoia identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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