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Rebecca Leal

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Rebecca

Taking the first step is difficult, and I admire your courage in doing so. I believe everyone can restore what feels broken and grow with support, empathy, and encouragement. As a therapist, I strive to offer a space where you can learn, find your voice, and fully be yourself. If you’re looking to share your burdens, fears, and struggles, I hear you. If you need help, skills, or next steps, we’ll develop them together. Life’s challenges affect us, but we can choose how. Let’s work together so that strength can grow from adversity.

Life’s challenges affect us, but we can choose how. Let’s work together so that strength can grow from adversity.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Calming
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy going for long runs, reading nonfiction, and spending quality time with my son.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#80428 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University

Rebecca Leal, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #80428 (exp September 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Rebecca Leal accepts Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. 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.

Rebecca Leal is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Rebecca is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Rebecca’s California license number is 80428, 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.

Rebecca Leal has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Rebecca’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Rebecca is part of that group.

Rebecca Leal specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Rebecca spends most of their clinical time. Rebecca also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Rebecca is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Rebecca Leal draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Rebecca’s style is action-oriented, calming, empowering, engaging, and solution-oriented. In Rebecca’s words: “Life’s challenges affect us, but we can choose how. Let’s work together so that strength can grow from adversity.”

Rebecca Leal (she/her) offers therapy in English. Rebecca identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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