Natalie Macias-Torres

Natalie Macias-Torres accepts Prime Health, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, 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.

Natalie Macias-Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Natalie is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Natalie’s California license number is LCSW79758, 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.

Natalie Macias-Torres has been practicing therapy for 14 years. Natalie’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Natalie is part of that group.

Natalie Macias-Torres specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Grief, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Natalie spends most of their clinical time. Natalie also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Natalie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Natalie Macias-Torres draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Natalie’s style is exploratory, mindful, empowering, and direct. In Natalie’s words: “I firmly belief that everyone is capable of change when ready and I am honored to be part of the process.”

Natalie Macias-Torres (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Natalie identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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