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Sharon Chung

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Sharon

I take a structured, goal-oriented approach to help clients make lasting changes in their lives. I focus on what is meaningful to my clients—whether that’s improving relationships, reducing anxiety, building confidence, or navigating life transitions. My work draws from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support meaningful growth. I also integrate insights from Attachment Theory, the Enneagram, and Love Languages to deepen self-awareness and help clients better understand their patterns in relationships and daily life. My goal is to offer practical tools and compassionate guidance.

I focus on what is meaningful to my clients—whether that’s improving relationships, reducing anxiety, building confidence, or navigating life transitions.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Action-oriented
  • Mindful
  • Empowering
  • Direct

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Immigrants

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • 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 spending time with family, friends, and my dogs. I love all kinds of food and am constantly seeking new places to try.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#66508 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Welfare, University of California Los Angeles

Sharon Chung, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #66508 (exp November 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Sharon Chung accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, and Centivo. 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.

Sharon Chung is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Sharon is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sharon’s California license number is 66508, 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.

Sharon Chung has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Sharon’s education and training include MSW - Social Welfare, University of California Los Angeles. Over that time, Sharon has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community and Immigrants. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Sharon is part of that group.

Sharon Chung works with Asian / Pacific Islander community and Immigrants and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Sleep, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Sharon spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sharon is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sharon Chung draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sharon’s style is affirming, action-oriented, mindful, empowering, and direct. In Sharon’s words: “I focus on what is meaningful to my clients—whether that’s improving relationships, reducing anxiety, building confidence, or navigating life transitions.”

Sharon Chung (she/her) offers therapy in English. Sharon identifies as East Asian.

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