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Rebecca Yu

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Rebecca

Welcome—I'm glad you're here and taking the first step toward change. I recognize the courage it takes to begin this journey, and I would be honored to support you as you work toward a healthier, happier life. I take a holistic and relational approach to treatment, helping individuals address their concerns through empathic, judgment-free conversations and research-based strategies. My hope is that you feel seen, heard, and understood.

My hope is that you feel seen, heard, and understood.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Engaging
  • Exploratory
  • Mindful
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Rebecca Yu, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #101315 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Rebecca Yu accepts Centivo, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, 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.

Rebecca Yu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Rebecca is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Rebecca’s California license number is 101315, 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.

Rebecca Yu has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Rebecca’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Southern California. Over that time, Rebecca has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

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

Rebecca Yu draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Rebecca’s style is action-oriented, engaging, exploratory, mindful, and warm. In Rebecca’s words: “My hope is that you feel seen, heard, and understood.”

Rebecca Yu (she/her) offers therapy in English. Rebecca identifies as East Asian.

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