Simon Puente

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

Simon Puente is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Simon is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Simon’s California license number is 74712, 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.

Simon Puente has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Simon’s education and training include Master's of Social Work, CSU Fresno; Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Beck Institute, 2019. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Simon is part of that group.

Simon Puente specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Simon spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Simon is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Simon Puente draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In sessions, Simon’s style is action-oriented.

Simon Puente (he/him) offers therapy in English. Simon identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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