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Sara Kachineh

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Sara

My areas of specialty include anxiety disorders, burnout, stress, and codependency. I love working with high-functioning, high-achieving individuals who are usually perfectionists. I also have a passion for working with Highly Sensitive People (HSP). I have worked in the field of mental health for fifteen years. I have been a program director of a Multicultural Institute for seven years and a project manager for an Alzheimer's and Dementia program. I have worked with many different populations and pride myself on being a culturally competent therapist. My Therapy style is very compassionate and nonjudgmental. I incorporate and work from the stance of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SF), and client-centered therapies in my practice. My treatment approach is primarily relational, valuing authenticity and connection with my clients, drawing on a range of clinical interventions and strategies based on what I believe will work best for each individual. One size does not fit all in therapy, my treatment plans are tailored based on clients' needs. l will strive to see the world through the client's lens. My slogan is to "believe in yourself" and that comes from my deep trust in every client’s inner healing intelligence!

One size does not fit all in therapy, my treatment plans are tailored based on clients' needs.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Contemporary
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Caregiver Burnout
  • Cultural Issues/Racial Stress
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Immigration
  • Individual Therapy

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

19712 MacArthur Blvd
Suite 110, Irvine, California 92612

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Session Details

Practices in

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Sara Kachineh, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #135059 (exp October 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Sara Kachineh accepts Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, 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.

Sara Kachineh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Sara is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sara’s California license number is 135059, 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.

Sara Kachineh has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Sara’s education and training include BA - Psychology, UCLA; MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant International University. Over that time, Sara has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, and Students.

Sara Kachineh works with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Sara spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sara is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sara Kachineh draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Sara’s style is action-oriented, authentic, contemporary, engaging, and open-minded. In Sara’s words: “One size does not fit all in therapy, my treatment plans are tailored based on clients' needs.”

Sara Kachineh (she/her) offers therapy in English and Persian. Sara identifies as Middle Eastern and White.

Sara Kachineh offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 19712 MacArthur Blvd in Irvine. Sara 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 Sara Kachineh is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Sara 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 Sara’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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