Alana Dunn-Veloz

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

Alana Dunn-Veloz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Alana is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alana’s California license number is 46090, 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.

Alana Dunn-Veloz has been practicing therapy for 18 years. Alana’s education and training include MA - Counseling, National University. Over that time, Alana has worked closely with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Alana is part of that group.

Alana Dunn-Veloz works with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Alana spends most of their clinical time. Alana also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alana is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alana Dunn-Veloz draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alana’s style is direct, holistic, humorous, mindful, and open-minded. In Alana’s words: “As your guide, we will create a plan unique to your needs”

Alana Dunn-Veloz (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alana identifies as White.

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