Leila Costa

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

Leila Costa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Leila is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Leila’s California license number is 89111, 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.

Leila Costa has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Leila’s education and training include MA - Psychology, The Wright Institute, Berkley. Over that time, Leila has worked closely with Immigrants and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Leila is part of that group.

Leila Costa works with Immigrants and Latine Community and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Body Image, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Substance Use. These are the areas where Leila spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Leila is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Leila Costa draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Leila’s style is affirming, direct, empowering, engaging, and warm. In Leila’s words: “I’ve learned that meaningful growth comes from a balance of support, insight, and thoughtful challenges.”

Leila Costa (she/her) offers therapy in English and Portuguese. Leila identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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