Karla Arnold

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

Karla Arnold is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Karla is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Karla’s California license number is 81880, 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.

Karla Arnold has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Karla’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Karla has worked closely with Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, and Latine Community.

Karla Arnold works with Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, and Panic, among other areas. These are the areas where Karla spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Karla is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Karla Arnold draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Karla’s style is affirming, challenging, direct, and holistic. In Karla’s words: “I honor each person’s unique journey and aim to guide you toward greater clarity, emotional balance, and self-empowerment, enhancing your overall quality of life.”

Karla Arnold (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Karla identifies as Indigenous American or Alaska Native.

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