Dara Lindsey

Dara Lindsey accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Prime Health, Aetna, Capital Blue Cross, and Independence Blue Cross. 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 Pennsylvania are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Dara Lindsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Dara is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Dara’s Pennsylvania license number is PC014830, 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.

Dara Lindsey has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Dara’s education and training include MEd - Counseling Psychology, Temple University. Over that time, Dara has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Dara Lindsey works with BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Dara spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Dara is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Dara Lindsey draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Dara’s style is affirming, authentic, empowering, engaging, and solution-oriented. In Dara’s words: “I’m here to listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and offer honest feedback to support meaningful progress.”

Dara Lindsey (she/her) offers therapy in English. Dara identifies as Black/African American.

Dara Lindsey offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 3300 Henry Ave in Philadelphia. Dara is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Dara Lindsey is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Dara 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 Dara’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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