Becky Newman

Becky Newman accepts Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Prime Health, Aetna, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Becky Newman is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Becky is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Becky’s California license number is 19807, 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.

Becky Newman has been practicing therapy for 23 years. Becky’s education and training include PsyD - Clinical Psychology, California School of Psychology; APA accredited pre-doctoral residency at Dutchess County Department of Mental Health; APA accredited post-doctoral residency at Kaiser San Rafael Department of Chemical Dependency. Over that time, Becky has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, and First responders. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Becky is part of that group.

Becky Newman works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, and First responders and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, and Sleep, among other areas. These are the areas where Becky spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Becky is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Becky Newman draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Prolonged Exposure. In sessions, Becky’s style is authentic, engaging, humorous, and solution-oriented. In Becky’s words: “I find the best way to help clients is to be genuine, establish a strong relationship, and work hard together to help move towards relief and healing.”

Becky Newman (she/her) offers therapy in English. Becky identifies as White.

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