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Lisa Golden

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Lisa

I am a therapist who has a passion for helping others. I offer clients a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore, process, and understand themselves and their experiences. Therapy is a unique relationship between the therapist and the client. I will listen, guide, and support you unconditionally, honoring who you are through a caring, compassionate, and holistic approach as you find your way to be content and live a more meaningful and healthy life. Together we will explore your challenges, bring forth your strengths, and help you realize that you are not alone.

Together we will explore your challenges, bring forth your strengths, and help you realize that you are not alone.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Open-minded
  • Warm
  • Holistic

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Oregon and California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy walking, hiking, watching movies, reading, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#4613 • California • LPC

Education

MS - Counseling, Oregon State University

Lisa Golden, Licensed Professional Counselor License #4613 (exp March 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

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

Lisa Golden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Lisa is licensed to practice in Oregon and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Lisa’s California license number is 4613, 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.

Lisa Golden has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Lisa’s education and training include MS - Counseling, Oregon State University. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Lisa is part of that group.

Lisa Golden specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Substance Use. These are the areas where Lisa spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Lisa is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Lisa Golden draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lisa’s style is action-oriented, authentic, open-minded, warm, and holistic. In Lisa’s words: “Together we will explore your challenges, bring forth your strengths, and help you realize that you are not alone.”

Lisa Golden (she/her) offers therapy in English. Lisa identifies as White.

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