Alexander Goitein

Alexander Goitein accepts Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, 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.

Alexander Goitein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alexander is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alexander’s California license number is 82400, 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.

Alexander Goitein has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Alexander’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Rhode Island College. Over that time, Alexander has worked closely with Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+.

Alexander Goitein works with Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, OCD, and Panic, among other areas. These are the areas where Alexander spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alexander is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alexander Goitein draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alexander’s style is action-oriented, affirming, casual, empowering, and instructive. In Alexander’s words: “The basis of therapy will be a trusting, non-judgmental relationship where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself.”

Alexander Goitein (he/him) offers therapy in English. Alexander identifies as White. Alexander provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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