Barbara Egan

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

Barbara Egan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Barbara is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Barbara’s California license number is 68251, 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.

Barbara Egan has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Barbara’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University San Bernardino; Certificate - Addiction Studies, San Bernardino Valley College. Over that time, Barbara has worked closely with Parents, Veterans, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Barbara is part of that group.

Barbara Egan works with Parents, Veterans, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Substance Use, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Barbara spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Barbara is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Barbara Egan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Barbara’s style is affirming, authentic, energetic, humorous, and solution-oriented. In Barbara’s words: “My approach is non-judgmental and rooted in helping clients recognize their strengths, shift unhelpful patterns, and move toward their goals.”

Barbara Egan (she/her) offers therapy in English. Barbara identifies as White.

Barbara Egan offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 800 Quintana Road in Morro Bay. Barbara 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 Barbara Egan is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Barbara 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 Barbara’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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