Brandy Malloy

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

Brandy Malloy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Brandy is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Brandy’s California license number is 75905, 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.

Brandy Malloy has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Brandy’s education and training include BS - Criminal Justice, Sacramento State University; MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Brandy has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Blended families, and Students.

Brandy Malloy works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Brandy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Brandy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Brandy Malloy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Brandy’s style is direct, empowering, humorous, mindful, and solution-oriented. In Brandy’s words: “It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life.”

Brandy Malloy (she/her) offers therapy in English. Brandy identifies as Black.

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