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Shannon Gallina

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

15 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Shannon

I am passionate about helping people feel better. I am trained to treat a variety of issues, but I have an emphasis on treating anxiety. Other common issues that I treat are relationship issues, OCD, depression, life transitions, family conflict, co-dependency, and self-esteem. My personal style is warm, supportive, and direct. I am solution-focused and like to give my clients specific coping strategies to use. I use primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic approaches and interventions to understand, conceptualize, create behavior change, and alleviate symptoms.

My personal style is warm, supportive, and direct.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Action-oriented
  • Mindful
  • Direct

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • First responders

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Spending time with my husband, two adult children, and our two dogs. I love gardening, cooking, and traveling.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#24853 • California • PSYD

Education

BA - Sociology, University of California Los Angeles MA - Psychology, Pepperdine University PhD - Clinical Psychology, Alliant University

Shannon Gallina, Doctor of Psychology License #24853 (exp December 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Shannon Gallina is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Shannon is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Shannon’s California license number is 24853, 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.

Shannon Gallina has been practicing therapy for 15 years. Shannon’s education and training include BA - Sociology, University of California Los Angeles; MA - Psychology, Pepperdine University; PhD - Clinical Psychology, Alliant University. Over that time, Shannon has worked closely with Parents and First responders. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Shannon is part of that group.

Shannon Gallina works with Parents and First responders and specializes in Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, and Panic. These are the areas where Shannon spends most of their clinical time. Shannon also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Shannon is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Shannon Gallina draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Shannon’s style is affirming, action-oriented, mindful, and direct. In Shannon’s words: “My personal style is warm, supportive, and direct.”

Shannon Gallina (she/her) offers therapy in English. Shannon identifies as White.

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