Shannen Vong

Shannen Vong accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, Health Net, 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.

Shannen Vong is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Shannen is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Shannen’s California license number is 30027, 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.

Shannen Vong has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Shannen’s education and training include PhD - Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University. Over that time, Shannen has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and Students.

Shannen Vong works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Shannen spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Shannen is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Shannen Vong draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Shannen’s style is affirming, challenging, empowering, exploratory, and mindful. In Shannen’s words: “My approach to counseling focuses on personal wellness and resiliency, with an emphasis on helping clients identify and gain skills for coping more effectively with life's challenges.”

Shannen Vong (she/her) offers therapy in English and Cantonese. Shannen identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

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