Ariel Escobedo

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

Ariel Escobedo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Ariel is licensed to practice in New York and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Ariel’s California license number is 24387, 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.

Ariel Escobedo has been practicing therapy for 19 years. Ariel’s education and training include BA - Social Welfare, California State University Northridge; MSW - University of Southern California. Over that time, Ariel has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Ariel is part of that group.

Ariel Escobedo works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Immigration, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, and Men's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Ariel spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Ariel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ariel Escobedo draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Ariel’s style is affirming, calming, casual, engaging, and open-minded. In Ariel’s words: “My approach is inherently collaborative, emphasizing a partnership with individuals, families, and couples who entrust their care to me.”

Ariel Escobedo (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Ariel identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Ariel provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Ariel Escobedo offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Ariel is licensed in New York and California, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Ariel Escobedo is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Ariel 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 Ariel’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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