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Paolina Amadio

Virtual

18 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Paolina

Most people I work with are self-aware enough to know something needs to change—they just might not yet see what or how. I work with adults and young adults—especially women, queer folks, and people exploring who they are and how they want to live. Curiosity is my superpower. What might be possible that you haven’t let yourself consider yet? I laugh easily and listen deeply. Mostly, I want you to feel like you can say the thing—and that when you do, someone truly gets you. You are not broken. There is nothing to fix. And you don’t have to go it alone.

You are not broken. There is nothing to fix. And you don’t have to go it alone.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Engaging
  • Holistic
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Experienced with

  • Students

Approach

  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love exploring new places and cultures—across the globe or in my own backyard. I'm fascinated by languages, architecture, and design. Photography is my favorite hobby, and combining that with time in nature is bliss! Tea dates, yoga, and hiking with friends are also high on the list.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT42559 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Ryokan College

Paolina Amadio, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT42559 (exp November 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Paolina Amadio accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, 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 California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Paolina Amadio is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Paolina is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Paolina’s California license number is LMFT42559, 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.

Paolina Amadio has been practicing therapy for 18 years. Paolina’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Ryokan College. Over that time, Paolina has worked closely with Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Paolina is part of that group.

Paolina Amadio works with Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Paolina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Paolina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Paolina Amadio draws on Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Paolina’s style is affirming, authentic, engaging, holistic, and open-minded. In Paolina’s words: “You are not broken. There is nothing to fix. And you don’t have to go it alone.”

Paolina Amadio (she/her) offers therapy in English. Paolina identifies as White. Paolina provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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