Andrea Guzman

Andrea Guzman accepts Prime Health, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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.

Andrea Guzman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Andrea is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Andrea’s California license number is 45958, 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.

Andrea Guzman has been practicing therapy for 18 years. Andrea’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, California Graduate Institute of Psychology. Over that time, Andrea has worked closely with Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Andrea is part of that group.

Andrea Guzman works with Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Immigration, and Relationship Concerns. These are the areas where Andrea spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Andrea is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Andrea Guzman draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Andrea’s style is direct, empowering, energetic, engaging, and solution-oriented. In Andrea’s words: “Together, we’ll focus on your goals and track your progress, and I’ll teach you coping skills along the way to help reduce negative symptoms and support lasting change.”

Andrea Guzman (she/her) offers therapy in English. Andrea identifies as White.

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