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Khalida Bradford

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
+ 1 other state
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Khalida

My practice specializes in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, grief & loss, and other life stressors. Even the strongest people need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has hurdles to overcome, and I would love to help you along the way. I realize that no two people are the same, and I tailor your therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual. I love helping people understand the things that are holding them back with an in-depth approach. After recognizing underlying problems, clients can fully realize their strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different, healthier way. If you are trying to navigate these areas of life, I am confident that I have the experience to help you rediscover what brings happiness to your life. With therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. Through therapy, I can get you on track to leading a happier, more fulfilling life by equipping you with the tools you need to manage life’s challenges more efficiently and confidently. It is never too late to start living the life you’ve always wanted. If you’re interested in becoming happier, and more fulfilled, I would love to work with you every step of the way.

With therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Calming
  • Casual
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California and Massachusetts residents

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Session Details

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Khalida Bradford, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #74383 (exp January 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Khalida Bradford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Khalida is licensed to practice in California and Massachusetts, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Khalida’s California license number is 74383, 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.

Khalida Bradford has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Khalida’s education and training include MSW - Mental Health Counseling, University of Southern California. Over that time, Khalida has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Khalida is part of that group.

Khalida Bradford works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Khalida spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Khalida is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Khalida Bradford draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Khalida’s style is affirming, calming, casual, engaging, and open-minded. In Khalida’s words: “With therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.”

Khalida Bradford (she/her) offers therapy in English. Khalida identifies as Black.

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