Patricia Walsh

Patricia Walsh accepts Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, and Aetna. 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.

Patricia Walsh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Patricia is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Patricia’s California license number is 51889, 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.

Patricia Walsh has been practicing therapy for 14 years. Patricia’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University. Over that time, Patricia has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Patricia is part of that group.

Patricia Walsh works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Patricia spends most of their clinical time. Patricia also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Patricia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Patricia Walsh draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Patricia’s style is affirming, authentic, empowering, engaging, and warm. In Patricia’s words: “Clients often describe me as non-judgmental, empathetic, and collaborative in treating their identified goals.”

Patricia Walsh (she/her) offers therapy in English. Patricia identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander and Biracial/Multiracial.

Patricia Walsh offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 10 Crow Canyon Court in San Ramon. Patricia 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 Patricia Walsh is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Patricia 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 Patricia’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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