Cari Englund

Cari Englund accepts Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Centivo, Aetna, 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.

Cari Englund is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Cari is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Cari’s California license number is LCSW68517, 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.

Cari Englund has been practicing therapy for 15 years. Cari’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, Northridge. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Cari is part of that group.

Cari Englund specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Cari spends most of their clinical time. Cari also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Cari is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Cari Englund draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Cari’s style is authentic, empowering, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Cari’s words: “I offer a warm, open, and empowering space, and I believe in partnering with clients to explore their strengths and foster meaningful change.”

Cari Englund (she/her) offers therapy in English. Cari identifies as White.

Cari Englund offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 22621 Lyons Ave. in Santa Clarita. Cari 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 Cari Englund is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Cari 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 Cari’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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