Angela Castellanos

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

Angela Castellanos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Angela is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Angela’s California license number is LCS21848, 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.

Angela Castellanos has been practicing therapy for 23 years. Angela’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University. Over that time, Angela has worked closely with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Angela is part of that group.

Angela Castellanos works with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Grief, Immigration, IPV/DV, Panic, Self-Harm, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Angela spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Angela is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Angela Castellanos draws on Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Angela’s style is action-oriented, affirming, calming, empowering, and engaging. In Angela’s words: “I believe therapy should be a safe, empowering space where you're met with empathy, honesty, and respect.”

Angela Castellanos (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Angela identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Angela Castellanos offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 5855 East Naples Plaza in Long Beach. Angela 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 Angela Castellanos is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Angela 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 Angela’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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