Lenore Pallares

Lenore Pallares accepts Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Lenore Pallares is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Lenore is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Lenore’s California license number is 73269, 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.

Lenore Pallares has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Lenore’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Lenore has worked closely with Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Lenore is part of that group.

Lenore Pallares works with Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, and IPV/DV, among other areas. These are the areas where Lenore spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Lenore is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Lenore Pallares draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Prolonged Exposure, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lenore’s style is affirming, direct, engaging, and open-minded. In Lenore’s words: “Clients often describe my style as supportive and practical, offering insight and tools you can use outside of sessions to create meaningful change.”

Lenore Pallares (she/her) offers therapy in English. Lenore identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Lenore provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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