Alison Kemps

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

Alison Kemps is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alison is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alison’s California license number is 19935, 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.

Alison Kemps has been practicing therapy for 26 years. Alison’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Sacramento State University. Over that time, Alison has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Alison is part of that group.

Alison Kemps works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, and IPV/DV, among other areas. These are the areas where Alison spends most of their clinical time. Alison also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alison is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alison Kemps draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alison’s style is authentic, direct, energetic, instructive, and warm. In Alison’s words: “I can help you identify the objects in your life that are getting in the way of you living your full potential.”

Alison Kemps (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alison identifies as White. Alison provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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