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Susan Sosa

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

25 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Susan

Goals for therapy may include (changing behaviors; improving relationships with friends or family; managing depression, anxiety, or anger; increasing motivation, decreasing self-destructive behaviors; and developing healthy coping strategies for life). With over 20 years of experience, my approach to therapy is based on the idea that the most important ingredient in psychotherapy is the relationship that develops between the therapist and the patient. The patient must feel comfortable, safe and understood. This type of trusting environment motivates the exploration of self and enables individuals to reach their full personal potential (self-actualization). I draw upon evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.

This type of trusting environment motivates the exploration of self and enables individuals to reach their full personal potential.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Calming
  • Empowering
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Susan Sosa, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #39341 (exp April 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Susan Sosa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Susan is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Susan’s California license number is 39341, 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.

Susan Sosa has been practicing therapy for 25 years. Susan’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Ryokan College. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Susan is part of that group.

Susan Sosa specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Susan spends most of their clinical time. Susan also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Susan is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Susan Sosa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Susan’s style is action-oriented, calming, empowering, open-minded, and warm. In Susan’s words: “This type of trusting environment motivates the exploration of self and enables individuals to reach their full personal potential.”

Susan Sosa (she/her) offers therapy in English. Susan identifies as White.

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