Natasha Shapiro

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

Natasha Shapiro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Natasha is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Natasha’s California license number is 27927, 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.

Natasha Shapiro has been practicing therapy for 15 years. Natasha’s education and training include MSW - Social Welfare, UC Berkeley. Over that time, Natasha has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Natasha is part of that group.

Natasha Shapiro works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Natasha spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Natasha is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Natasha Shapiro draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Natasha’s style is affirming, empowering, holistic, mindful, and warm. In Natasha’s words: “I help people to reduce anxiety, depression, and trauma and to improve relationships, a positive sense of self, and overall life satisfaction.”

Natasha Shapiro (she/her) offers therapy in English. Natasha identifies as White.

Natasha Shapiro offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 400 Estudillo Ave in San Leandro. Natasha 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 Natasha Shapiro is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Natasha 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 Natasha’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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