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Charlene Cheng

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

3 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Charlene

As a first-generation Filipina-Chinese American, I understand how culture can shape how we experience life's challenges and major transitions, including how we make sense of what we're going through and how comfortable we feel getting support. My role is to help you slow down your thoughts, recognize unhelpful patterns, and develop strategies to build self-confidence and find peace. I primarily work with adults experiencing the following: chronic or terminal illness, grief and loss, aging, major life transitions, anxiety, cultural stress, self-esteem concerns, and questions around identity, meaning, and spirituality.

I aim to create a space where honesty and humor coexist, helping you feel supported and gently challenged during each session.

Communication Style

  • Casual
  • Challenging
  • Humorous
  • Instructive
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy trying to snowboard without falling, collecting stamps in my passport, pretending to be a food photographer, and raising a dog and a questionable number of plants.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#14249 • California • LPCC

Education

MS - Counseling and Guidance, California State University, San Bernardino

Charlene Cheng, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor License #14249 (exp July 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Charlene Cheng accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Charlene Cheng is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Charlene is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Charlene’s California license number is 14249, 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.

Charlene Cheng has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Charlene’s education and training include MS - Counseling and Guidance, California State University, San Bernardino. Over that time, Charlene has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community and Students.

Charlene Cheng works with Asian / Pacific Islander community and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Grief, and Life Transitions. These are the areas where Charlene spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Charlene is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Charlene Cheng draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Charlene’s style is casual, challenging, humorous, instructive, and solution-oriented. In Charlene’s words: “I aim to create a space where honesty and humor coexist, helping you feel supported and gently challenged during each session.”

Charlene Cheng (she/her) offers therapy in English and Tagalog. Charlene identifies as East Asian.

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