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Blanca Amaya

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Blanca Estela

I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, through a EMDR lens to help desensitize and reprocess negative thoughts and emotional distress. I have been in the helping profession for over 10 years, working with adults using evidence-based and alternative practices. I work under a multicultural and trauma-informed lens that allows me to understand your individual needs and meet you where you are in your journey. Together we will focus on your currents needs and goals to help create trust within the therapeutic relationship.

I work under a multicultural and trauma-informed lens that allows me to understand your individual needs and meet you where you are in your journey.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Calming
  • Holistic
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I like to go on hikes, spend time with family, listen to music, and go on family walks.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#88710 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University Northridge

Blanca Estela Amaya, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #88710 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Blanca Amaya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Blanca Estela is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Blanca Estela’s California license number is 88710, 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.

Blanca Amaya has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Blanca Estela’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University Northridge. Over that time, Blanca Estela has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+.

Blanca Amaya works with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Blanca Estela spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Blanca Estela is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Blanca Amaya draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Blanca Estela’s style is action-oriented, affirming, calming, holistic, and open-minded. In Blanca Estela’s words: “I work under a multicultural and trauma-informed lens that allows me to understand your individual needs and meet you where you are in your journey.”

Blanca Amaya (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Blanca Estela identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Blanca Estela provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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