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Besan Hanna

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Besan

I believe that we each hold the solutions to our lives and sometimes we just need support as we figure things out. That’s my role! I get the privilege to walk beside you on your life journey and help you find solutions you already have. We get to do this together via a strength-based and solution-oriented approach that reminds you of your capabilities and just how powerful you truly are. Sessions can be tough as we work through challenges. But you’re not alone and clearly have survived all of your worst days because you are here! I’m excited to watch you grow and achieve your goals while providing you with a supportive environment to explore.

I’m excited to watch you grow and achieve your goals while providing you with a supportive environment to explore.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Mindful
  • Empowering
  • Direct

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Indigenous Americans
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Immigrants

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love to draw, paint and do crafts. I enjoy reading and being outdoors.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#88579 • California • LMFT

Education

MS - Marriage & Family Therapy, Alliant International University

Besan Ritz, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #88579 (exp January 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Besan Hanna accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, Aetna, Prime Health, and Blue Shield of California. 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.

Besan Hanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Besan is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Besan’s California license number is 88579, 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.

Besan Hanna has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Besan’s education and training include MS - Marriage & Family Therapy, Alliant International University. Over that time, Besan has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Immigrants. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Besan is part of that group.

Besan Hanna works with BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Immigrants and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Besan spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Besan is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Besan Hanna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Besan’s style is action-oriented, mindful, empowering, and direct. In Besan’s words: “I’m excited to watch you grow and achieve your goals while providing you with a supportive environment to explore.”

Besan Hanna (she/her) offers therapy in English and Arabic. Besan identifies as White.

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