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Emily Tipper

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
+ 2 other states
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Emily

I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with severe mental illnesses such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, anger, identity issues, codependency, mood disorders, and substance use. I believe I have a unique approach to therapy as I utilize compassionate confrontation to streamline recovery. I am hands-on and direct, meaning I may not tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear. I utilize multiple therapy modalities, but my favorites are Solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as I feel these approaches help create an improved quality of life and get you to where you want to be faster. I am trained in two different eye movement trauma therapies; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and have seen tremendous results with my clients healing and finally moving on from their traumas. When working with me, you can expect to learn great coping skills to be able to manage life's stressors independently. You will discover the strength in vulnerability and the relief you feel from sharing and connecting with others. Together I know we can see great results.

When working with me, you can expect to learn great coping skills to be able to manage life's stressors independently.

Communication Style

  • Challenging
  • Direct
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Virginia, California, and Michigan residents

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Session Details

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Emily Tipper, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #110183 (exp August 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Emily Tipper accepts Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Prime Health, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Health Net. 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 Tipper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Emily is licensed to practice in Virginia, California, and Michigan, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Emily’s California license number is 110183, 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 Tipper has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Emily’s education and training include BA - Psychology, San Diego State University; MSW - Social Work, San Diego State University. Over that time, Emily has worked closely with Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Emily Tipper works with Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief, Panic, Relationship Concerns, and Substance Use. 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 Tipper draws on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Emily’s style is challenging, direct, engaging, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Emily’s words: “When working with me, you can expect to learn great coping skills to be able to manage life's stressors independently.”

Emily Tipper (she/her) offers therapy in English. Emily identifies as Biracial/Multiracial.

Emily Tipper offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Emily is licensed in Virginia, California, and Michigan, and you need to be located in one of those states 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 Tipper 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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