Arene Tuan

Arene Tuan accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, and Health Net. 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.

Arene Tuan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Arene is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Arene’s California license number is 79814, 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.

Arene Tuan has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Arene’s education and training include BA - Psychology and Political Science, University of California, Irvine; MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California; Certified Domestic Violence Counselor. Over that time, Arene has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Arene is part of that group.

Arene Tuan works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Arene spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Arene is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Arene Tuan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Arene’s style is affirming, casual, empowering, exploratory, and holistic. In Arene’s words: “My hope is to help individuals to gain insight and skills in order to overcome challenges and ultimately help them experience lasting positive change and growth.”

Arene Tuan (she/her) offers therapy in English and Mandarin Chinese. Arene identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

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