Pamela Tanis

Pamela Tanis accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, 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.

Pamela Tanis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Pamela is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Pamela’s California license number is LMFT115144, 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.

Pamela Tanis has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Pamela’s education and training include MA- Marital and Family Therapy, Western Seminary. Over that time, Pamela has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Pamela Tanis works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Pamela spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Pamela is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Pamela Tanis draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Pamela’s style is affirming, engaging, humorous, mindful, and warm. In Pamela’s words: “Building trust and rapport is key, and I believe it helps to have a caring, supportive person in your corner as you face life’s ups and downs.”

Pamela Tanis offers therapy in English. Pamela identifies as White.

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