Nadia Shah

Nadia Shah accepts Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Prime Health, Health Net, 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.

Nadia Shah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Nadia is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Nadia’s California license number is 27806, 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.

Nadia Shah has been practicing therapy for 15 years. Nadia’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, Long Beach. Over that time, Nadia has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Geriatric clients. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Nadia is part of that group.

Nadia Shah works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Geriatric clients and specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Nadia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Nadia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Nadia Shah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Nadia’s style is action-oriented, authentic, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Nadia’s words: “My goal is to provide you with a secure and understanding environment.”

Nadia Shah (she/her) offers therapy in English. Nadia identifies as South Asian.

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