Emily Duer

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

Emily Duer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Emily is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Emily’s California license number is 148332, 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.

Emily Duer has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Emily’s education and training include MS - Counseling Psychology, California Baptist University. Over that time, Emily has worked closely with Parents, Blended families, and Students.

Emily Duer works with Parents, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Sleep, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Emily spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Emily is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Emily Duer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Emily’s style is authentic, calming, casual, open-minded, and warm. In Emily’s words: “I believe that developing a therapeutic relationship and holding an authentic space for clients is a top priority.”

Emily Duer (she/her) offers therapy in English. Emily identifies as White.

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