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Stacie Sustin

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Stacie

My goal is to support individuals in building a strong sense of self, fostering resilience, and cultivating healthier, more satisfying connections in all areas of their lives. As a therapist, I embrace a relational, direct, and compassionate approach, guiding clients on a journey of self-discovery and growth. I engage with clients curiously and honestly, helping them confront challenges and obstacles with clarity and courage. This approach nurtures self-awareness and self-compassion, empowering clients to make conscious choices that enhance their well-being.

My goal is to support individuals in building a strong sense of self, fostering resilience, and cultivating healthier, more satisfying connections in all areas of their lives.

Communication Style

  • Casual
  • Challenging
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Eating Disorders
  • Individual Therapy
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session)

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I have become a cat lady as an adult...no idea how that happened but I love them and all my pets! I love to explore new restaurants and connect with people and places through local foods/recipes.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#100493 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Marriage & Family Therapy with an emphasis on Family Systems, Phillips Graduate Institute

Stacie Sustin, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #100493 (exp September 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

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

Stacie Sustin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Stacie is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Stacie’s California license number is 100493, 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.

Stacie Sustin has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Stacie’s education and training include MA - Marriage & Family Therapy with an emphasis on Family Systems, Phillips Graduate Institute. Over that time, Stacie has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Stacie Sustin works with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Stacie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Stacie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Stacie Sustin draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Stacie’s style is casual, challenging, humorous, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Stacie’s words: “My goal is to support individuals in building a strong sense of self, fostering resilience, and cultivating healthier, more satisfying connections in all areas of their lives.”

Stacie Sustin (she/her) offers therapy in English. Stacie identifies as White.

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