Deserae Wenk

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

Deserae Wenk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Deserae is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Deserae’s California license number is 107305, 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.

Deserae Wenk has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Deserae’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Our Lady of The Lake University.

Deserae Wenk specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Stress, and Substance Use. These are the areas where Deserae spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Deserae is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Deserae Wenk draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Deserae’s style is authentic, direct, empowering, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Deserae’s words: “I tailor my approach to each individual's unique needs.”

Deserae Wenk (she/her) offers therapy in English.

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