Marisol Alston

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

Marisol Alston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Marisol is licensed to practice in Maryland and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Marisol’s California license number is 130062, 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.

Marisol Alston has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Marisol’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Marisol has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+.

Marisol Alston works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Marisol spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Marisol is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Marisol Alston draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Marisol’s style is authentic, challenging, humorous, open-minded, and warm. In Marisol’s words: “I believe healing happens when people are empowered with both insight and practical strategies.”

Marisol Alston (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Marisol identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Marisol provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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