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Emel Kayaer

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Emel

I am a licensed therapist with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns. I specialize in individualized, trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based treatment. I use a collaborative and holistic approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered frameworks to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I aim to build a positive, genuine, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, providing a safe space where you can begin your journey of self-exploration, healing, and self-actualization.

I use a collaborative and holistic approach to implement individualized, trauma-informed, person-centered, and strength-based treatment.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy hiking, running, and being outdoors. I enjoy being in nature and working with animals. I also have a love of art and enjoy painting and being creative. I have an interest in traveling, podcasts, and reading.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#99311 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology, San Jose State University MA - Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University

Emel Kayaer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #99311 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Emel Kayaer accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Health Net, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, 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.

Emel Kayaer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Emel is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Emel’s California license number is 99311, 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.

Emel Kayaer has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Emel’s education and training include BA - Psychology, San Jose State University; MA - Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University. Over that time, Emel has worked closely with Students.

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

Emel Kayaer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Emel’s style is authentic, casual, exploratory, holistic, and warm. In Emel’s words: “I use a collaborative and holistic approach to implement individualized, trauma-informed, person-centered, and strength-based treatment.”

Emel Kayaer (she/her) offers therapy in English. Emel identifies as White.

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