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Rik Van Antwerpen

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

22 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Hendrik

It can be hard to face and overcome difficulties alone and feel stuck in a place that may include anxiety, depression, addictions, inauthenticity with others, lack of self-esteem, stress, codependency, and overall life dissatisfaction. Together we can heal and transform the places where you feel stuck as well as learning tools you can use on your own. I use a variety of evidence-based techniques and provide you with a compassionate, warm space where you feel safe, seen and closely attuned to in order to explore and resolve issues together and ultimately engage with life from a more centered, authentic and fulfilled place.

Together we can heal and transform the places where you feel stuck as well as learning tools you can use on your own.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Exploratory
  • Engaging
  • Warm
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy painting, hiking, and playing guitar.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#50582 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology, State University of New York Stony Brook MS - Counseling, Shippensburg University

Hendrik Van Antwerpen, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #50582 (exp November 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Rik Van Antwerpen accepts Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Health Net, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Rik Van Antwerpen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Hendrik is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Hendrik’s California license number is 50582, 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.

Rik Van Antwerpen has been practicing therapy for 22 years. Hendrik’s education and training include BA - Psychology, State University of New York Stony Brook; MS - Counseling, Shippensburg University. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Hendrik is part of that group.

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

Rik Van Antwerpen draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Hendrik’s style is authentic, exploratory, engaging, warm, and open-minded. In Hendrik’s words: “Together we can heal and transform the places where you feel stuck as well as learning tools you can use on your own.”

Rik Van Antwerpen (he/him) offers therapy in English and Dutch. Hendrik identifies as White.

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