Arezu Alemi

Arezu Alemi accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, 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.

Arezu Alemi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Arezu is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Arezu’s California license number is 119888, 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.

Arezu Alemi has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Arezu’s education and training include MS - Counseling, University of Phoenix. Over that time, Arezu has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Arezu Alemi works with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Arezu spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Arezu is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Arezu Alemi draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Arezu’s style is affirming, calming, empowering, humorous, and warm. In Arezu’s words: “I believe you are the best source of knowledge about yourself, and together we’ll create goals that are realistic, attainable, and supportive of lasting change.”

Arezu Alemi (she/her) offers therapy in English and Persian. Arezu identifies as Middle Eastern or North African.

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