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Melody Lavian

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Melody

I’m Dr. Melody Lavian, a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and the unique stresses and joys of parenting. I also support college students navigating academic pressures, life transitions, and emotional growth. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, grounded in genuine connection and evidence-based interventions that promote meaningful change. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and supported as you gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting positive change.

I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and supported as you gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting positive change.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

23564 Calabasas Road
Suite 208, Calabasas, California 91302

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

When I’m not working, I enjoy cooking, baking, reading, writing, taking walks, trying new restaurants, working on jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with friends and family.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#29452 • California • PSYD

Education

PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Loma Linda. University

Melody Lavian, Doctor of Psychology License #29452 (exp September 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Melody Lavian accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, 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.

Melody Lavian is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Melody is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Melody’s California license number is 29452, 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.

Melody Lavian has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Melody’s education and training include PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Loma Linda. University. Over that time, Melody has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students.

Melody Lavian works with Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Melody spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Melody is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Melody Lavian draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Melody’s style is affirming, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Melody’s words: “I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and supported as you gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting positive change.”

Melody Lavian (she/her) offers therapy in English and Persian. Melody identifies as Middle Eastern or North African.

Melody Lavian offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 23564 Calabasas Road in Calabasas. Melody 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 Melody Lavian is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Melody 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 Melody’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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