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Rubina Dhani

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Virginia
+ 2 other states

In-Network

Accepting 3 Insurance providers

Meet Rubina

Welcome, My mission is to uplift and guide women and the BIPOC communities in discovering their fullest, most authentic expression of themselves. I am friendly, empathetic with a compassionate approachable demeanor. I provide psychotherapy for a variety of patients experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties, abuse, trauma, life transitions/phases, relationship issues, PTSD, emotional distress, cultural/racial issues, immigration, work related concerns. I am dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment and working with individuals to develop customized treatment plans to improve their quality of life.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Holistic
  • Humorous
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Immigrants
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Indigenous Americans
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California, Virginia, and Pennsylvania residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love traveling the world, exploring different cultures, food, and communities, and beaches, and being in nature. I enjoy surfing, arts & crafts, swimming, Lagree, pilates, and being active in general.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#717002529 • Virginia • LMFT

Education

Bachelor of Science, MAster of Arts in Psychology with a focus on school-based child therapy Certificate in CBT, Phillips Graduate Institute Certificate in Trauma-informed Breathwork EMDR trained Internships at Hathway Sycamores, Paradise Valley Hospital, Group home, Private practice Certification in Trauma-Informed Practice for Mental Health Professionals

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Rubina Dhani accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, 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 Virginia are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Rubina Dhani is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Rubina is licensed to practice in California, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Rubina’s Virginia license number is 717002529, 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.

Rubina Dhani has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Rubina’s education and training include Bachelor of Science, MAster of Arts in Psychology with a focus on school-based child therapy; Certificate in CBT, Phillips Graduate Institute; Certificate in Trauma-informed Breathwork; EMDR trained; Internships at Hathway Sycamores, Paradise Valley Hospital, Group home, Private practice; Certification in Trauma-Informed Practice for Mental Health Professionals. Over that time, Rubina has worked closely with BIPOC, Immigrants, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, and Students.

Rubina Dhani works with BIPOC, Immigrants, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Immigration, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Rubina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Rubina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Rubina Dhani draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Rubina’s style is action-oriented, affirming, holistic, humorous, and warm.

Rubina Dhani (she/her) offers therapy in English. Rubina identifies as South Asian.

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