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Laura Wilhoit

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Laura

I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, including a Perinatal Mental Health-Certificate. That means I can treat people who are pregnant and experiencing mental health changes as well as those who have anxiety, depression, or bipolar episodes after giving birth. I view therapy as a collaboration between client and therapist. I like to co-create an individualized treatment plan to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be. Typically, I draw from a variety of approaches, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe each person has their own unique strengths and I like to use those as a cornerstone for helping them to improve their life. In addition, we can explore new skills and how those might help. My goal is to be flexible in my style and help meet you where you are at by tailoring my approach.

I believe each person has their own unique strengths and I like to use those as a cornerstone for helping them to improve their life.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Exploratory

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York and California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Some of my favorite interests are reading, getting outside for a hike or to the beach, and playing with my kids.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#26656 • California • PHD

Education

PhD - Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University

Laura Wilhoit, PhD in Psychology License #26656 (exp March 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Laura Wilhoit is a PhD in Psychology (PHD). Laura is licensed to practice in New York and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Laura’s California license number is 26656, 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.

Laura Wilhoit has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Laura’s education and training include PhD - Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Over that time, Laura has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Laura is part of that group.

Laura Wilhoit works with BIPOC, Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Laura spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Laura is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Laura Wilhoit draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Laura’s style is affirming, authentic, direct, and exploratory. In Laura’s words: “I believe each person has their own unique strengths and I like to use those as a cornerstone for helping them to improve their life.”

Laura Wilhoit (she/her) offers therapy in English. Laura identifies as White.

Laura Wilhoit offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Laura is licensed in New York and California, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Laura Wilhoit is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Laura 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 Laura’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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