Ron Shtainman

Ron Shtainman accepts Aetna, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Ron Shtainman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Ron is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Ron’s California license number is 27245, 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.

Ron Shtainman has been practicing therapy for 15 years. Ron’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, New York University. Over that time, Ron has worked closely with Geriatric clients and Parents. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Ron is part of that group.

Ron Shtainman works with Geriatric clients and Parents and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, and Substance Use, among other areas. These are the areas where Ron spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Ron is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ron Shtainman draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Ron’s style is affirming, empowering, engaging, exploratory, and warm. In Ron’s words: “I am passionate about the power of resilience and recovery.”

Ron Shtainman (he/him) offers therapy in English. Ron identifies as White.

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