Bilen Teclemariam

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

Bilen Teclemariam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Bilen is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Bilen’s California license number is 120784, 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.

Bilen Teclemariam has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Bilen’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, San Diego State University. Over that time, Bilen has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students.

Bilen Teclemariam works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Bilen spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Bilen is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Bilen Teclemariam draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Bilen’s style is affirming, calming, mindful, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Bilen’s words: “My goal is to provide a safe and secure space for your exploration, healing, and growth.”

Bilen Teclemariam (she/her) offers therapy in English. Bilen identifies as Black/African American.

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