Sarah Giannini

Sarah Giannini accepts Centivo, Health Net, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Sarah Giannini is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Sarah is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sarah’s California license number is 85319, 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.

Sarah Giannini has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Sarah’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Sarah has worked closely with Geriatric clients.

Sarah Giannini works with Geriatric clients and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Sarah spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sarah is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sarah Giannini draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sarah’s style is action-oriented, affirming, direct, holistic, and warm. In Sarah’s words: “I offer a safe space to discuss your goals and will go at a pace that fits your needs.”

Sarah Giannini (she/her) offers therapy in English. Sarah identifies as White.

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