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Carmen Luk

VirtualIn-Person

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Carmen

You’ve always been the one who figures things out and shows up for everyone else. You never imagined yourself struggling through life, but now you feel overwhelmed, and it’s affecting you at work, at home, and in your relationships. Perhaps past experiences, relationship struggles, or unexpected life changes are bringing up emotions you can’t quite seem to handle anymore. You don’t have to keep carrying everything on your own. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you, gain a better understanding of yourself, and discover your inner wisdom.

Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you, gain a better understanding of yourself, and discover your inner wisdom.

Communication Style

  • Empowering
  • Creative
  • Calming
  • Engaging
  • Holistic

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

Approach

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

1440 Maria Lane
Suite 150, Walnut Creek, California 94596

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending time with family, playing sports, and practicing self-care.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#62237 • California • LCSW

Carmen Luk, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #62237 (exp February 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Carmen Luk accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Carmen Luk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Carmen is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Carmen’s California license number is 62237, 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.

Carmen Luk has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Over that time, Carmen has worked closely with BIPOC, First responders, Immigrants, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Carmen is part of that group.

Carmen Luk works with BIPOC, First responders, Immigrants, and Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Carmen spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Carmen is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Carmen Luk draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In sessions, Carmen’s style is empowering, creative, calming, engaging, and holistic. In Carmen’s words: “Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you, gain a better understanding of yourself, and discover your inner wisdom.”

Carmen Luk (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Carmen identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Carmen Luk offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1440 Maria Lane in Walnut Creek. Carmen 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 Carmen Luk is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Carmen 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 Carmen’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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