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Gwendolyn Carlson

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Gwendolyn

I help my clients to develop new strategies that allow them to cope, heal, and pursue what is important to them. I would describe my therapeutic approach as collaborative, supportive, genuine, and goal-oriented. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe it is important to learn about the relationships among our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. With this knowledge we can identify and practice a combination of acceptance and change skills to move forward in a desired direction. I am trained in the delivery of multiple evidence-based therapies, and I use my training to help my clients achieve their goals. Knowledge, science, and ongoing self-reflection guide my therapeutic approach and therapy sessions are tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Knowledge, science, and ongoing self-reflection guide my therapeutic approach.

Communication Style

  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Veterans
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Prolonged Exposure

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Gardening, reading, crafting, and exploring the outdoors.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#31487 • California • PHD

Education

PhD - Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada Reno

Gwendolyn Carlson, PhD in Psychology License #31487 (exp November 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Gwendolyn Carlson accepts Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, 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.

Gwendolyn Carlson is a PhD in Psychology (PHD). Gwendolyn is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Gwendolyn’s California license number is 31487, 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.

Gwendolyn Carlson has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Gwendolyn’s education and training include PhD - Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada Reno. Over that time, Gwendolyn has worked closely with Veterans and Students.

Gwendolyn Carlson works with Veterans and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Gwendolyn spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Gwendolyn is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Gwendolyn Carlson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure. In sessions, Gwendolyn’s style is direct, empowering, open-minded, solution-oriented, and warm. In Gwendolyn’s words: “Knowledge, science, and ongoing self-reflection guide my therapeutic approach.”

Gwendolyn Carlson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Gwendolyn identifies as White.

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