Douglas Tu

Douglas Tu accepts Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Douglas Tu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Doug is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Doug’s California license number is LCSW106379, 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.

Douglas Tu has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Doug’s education and training include MSW, Social Work, California State University. Over that time, Doug has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Douglas Tu works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Doug spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Doug is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Douglas Tu draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Doug’s style is action-oriented, affirming, challenging, direct, and empowering. In Doug’s words: “I help clients find meaning and fulfillment while addressing underlying factors like negative core beliefs and past trauma.”

Douglas Tu (he/him) offers therapy in English. Doug identifies as East Asian. Doug provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Douglas Tu offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1338 Center Court Dr in Covina. Doug 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 Douglas Tu is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Doug 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 Doug’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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