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Sara Chavez-Rupley

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Sara

My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and inclusive space where clients feel supported as they begin their healing journey. I work collaboratively to help clients identify strengths, build insight, and develop skills for lasting growth. I have experience supporting individuals navigating acute and chronic health conditions, life transitions, relationship changes, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, grief, and career stress. Together, we'll create goals that reflect your values and foster resilience, confidence, self-awareness, and overall well-being.

Developing a consistent, trustworthy relationship together where you feel understood is always going to be my highest priority.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy reading, watching true crime, and hiking.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#79806 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University Sacramento OSW-C (Oncology Social Worker Certification)

Sara Chavez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #79806 (exp February 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Sara Chavez-Rupley accepts Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Sara Chavez-Rupley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Sara is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sara’s California license number is 79806, 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.

Sara Chavez-Rupley has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Sara’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University Sacramento; OSW-C (Oncology Social Worker Certification). Over that time, Sara has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Sara Chavez-Rupley works with Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Sara spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sara is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sara Chavez-Rupley draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sara’s style is action-oriented, affirming, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Sara’s words: “Developing a consistent, trustworthy relationship together where you feel understood is always going to be my highest priority.”

Sara Chavez-Rupley (she/her) offers therapy in English.

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