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Giemar "Gigi" Fernandez

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Giemar

My approach is structured, collaborative, and compassionate. I am EMDRIA-Certified in EMDR, with advanced training through the DoD and VA in evidence-based treatments including PE, CPT, and ACT. I am also an IMTA-Certified Mindfulness Teacher Professional. I integrate mindfulness, psychoeducation, and trauma-focused treatment to help clients understand patterns, process painful experiences, and respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with greater flexibility and self-compassion. My goal is to help clients reconnect with themselves and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

My style is focused on educating, supporting, and empowering others in developing emotional and behavioral coping skills.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Exploratory
  • Instructive
  • Mindful

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Veterans
  • First responders

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Prolonged Exposure

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of my work, I enjoy staying active, spending time outdoors, and making time to connect with the people who are important in my life. In the winter, I love skiing, and during the warmer seasons, you’ll often find me hiking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). I also enjoy traveling, cooking, working out, meditating, exploring new places, and finding a balance between adventure, mindfulness, and meaningful connection.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LCSW 76527 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay

Giemar Fernandez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #LCSW 76527 (exp March 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Giemar "Gigi" Fernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Giemar is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Giemar’s California license number is LCSW 76527, 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.

Giemar "Gigi" Fernandez has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Giemar’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay. Over that time, Giemar has worked closely with BIPOC, Veterans, and First responders. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Giemar is part of that group.

Giemar "Gigi" Fernandez works with BIPOC, Veterans, and First responders and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Giemar spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Giemar is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Giemar "Gigi" Fernandez draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Prolonged Exposure. In sessions, Giemar’s style is action-oriented, affirming, exploratory, instructive, and mindful. In Giemar’s words: “My style is focused on educating, supporting, and empowering others in developing emotional and behavioral coping skills.”

Giemar "Gigi" Fernandez (she/her) offers therapy in English. Giemar identifies as Hispanic/Latinx and White.

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