Ernan Alfaro

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

Ernan Alfaro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Ernan is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Ernan’s California license number is 103126, 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.

Ernan Alfaro has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Ernan’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, Los Angeles. Over that time, Ernan has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and Latine Community.

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

Ernan Alfaro draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Ernan’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, challenging, and empowering. In Ernan’s words: “I provide a safe space for individuals to discuss their deepest issues.”

Ernan Alfaro (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Ernan identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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