Paola Tapia

Paola Tapia accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, 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.

Paola Tapia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Paola is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Paola’s California license number is 122843, 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.

Paola Tapia has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Paola’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Paola has worked closely with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Paola Tapia works with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Paola spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Paola is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Paola Tapia draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Paola’s style is affirming, calming, challenging, holistic, and open-minded. In Paola’s words: “We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you as we build insight, coping skills, and greater balance and connection in your life.”

Paola Tapia (she/her) offers therapy in English. Paola identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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