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Laura Long

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Laura

I work with individuals experiencing a wide-range of issues, including depression, complex trauma, mania, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and psychosis. My therapeutic approach is to serve as an active collaborator as you face the challenges of the present while making sense of the past. I tend to be a good fit for therapy skeptics and those who are willing to work but have struggled to feel understood by other providers. I began my career supporting court-involved clients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. I currently work in hospital-based intensive outpatient treatment in addition to providing individual therapy.

My approach is collaborative and grounded in helping clients face present-day challenges while making sense of the past.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Engaging

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Neurodivergence

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

287 17th St
Suite A, Oakland, California 94612

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love movies, music and movement.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#95140 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Community Mental Health, California State University, East Bay

Laura Long, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #95140 (exp June 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Laura Long is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Laura is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Laura’s California license number is 95140, 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.

Laura Long has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Laura’s education and training include MSW - Community Mental Health, California State University, East Bay. Over that time, Laura has worked closely with Neurodivergence.

Laura Long works with Neurodivergence and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, and Trauma. These are the areas where Laura spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Laura is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Laura Long draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions, Laura’s style is affirming, authentic, direct, and engaging. In Laura’s words: “My approach is collaborative and grounded in helping clients face present-day challenges while making sense of the past.”

Laura Long (they/them) offers therapy in English. Laura identifies as White.

Laura Long offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 287 17th St in Oakland. Laura 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 Laura Long is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Laura 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 Laura’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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