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Henry Ahlstrom

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

31 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Henry

I use efficient mindfulness of the body approaches that help me provide you with tools to bring out the wealth of knowledge that your mind-body holds. This allows for something new to develop from within you such that real and lasting change can occur. This supports a powerful release of tension from trauma and relational pain. In an era of distractions and pressure, I help my clients reclaim their inner center. I have since 1995 actively refined how I see and work with people. I have learned to pick up on my clients’ struggles while also connecting with them. All these years I have vigorously sought out a wealth of trainings that resonate with how I see I can best help. I am a certified Focusing Trainer, certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, and certified in Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST). I am also Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing trained, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational interviewing trained. I use these modalities to treat trauma as well as help you replace difficult thought patterns, emotion patterns, and behavior patterns with a growing inner sense of “I am ok. I can do this”.

In an era of distractions and pressure, I help my clients reclaim their inner center.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Veterans

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

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Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Henry Ahlstrom, PhD in Psychology License #14420 (exp December 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Henry Ahlstrom accepts Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, 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.

Henry Ahlstrom is a PhD in Psychology (PHD). Henry is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Henry’s California license number is 14420, 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.

Henry Ahlstrom has been practicing therapy for 31 years. Henry’s education and training include PhD - Psychology, Maharishi International University. Over that time, Henry has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Veterans. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Henry is part of that group.

Henry Ahlstrom works with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Veterans and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Henry spends most of their clinical time. Henry 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 Henry is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Henry Ahlstrom draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Henry’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, calming, and empowering. In Henry’s words: “In an era of distractions and pressure, I help my clients reclaim their inner center.”

Henry Ahlstrom (he/him) offers therapy in English and Swedish. Henry identifies as White.

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