Elaine Ahmad

Elaine Ahmad accepts Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, 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.

Elaine Ahmad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Elaine is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Elaine’s California license number is 19118, 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.

Elaine Ahmad has been practicing therapy for 28 years. Elaine’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Elaine has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Elaine is part of that group.

Elaine Ahmad works with BIPOC, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Elaine spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elaine is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elaine Ahmad draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Elaine’s style is affirming, contemporary, empowering, humorous, and warm. In Elaine’s words: “I believe that counseling can help people to become the best version of themselves in terms of their personal, professional, and relationship goals.”

Elaine Ahmad (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Elaine identifies as Hispanic/Latinx and Biracial/Multiracial. Elaine provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Elaine Ahmad offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 4444 W Riverside Drive in Burbank. Elaine 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 Elaine Ahmad is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Elaine 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 Elaine’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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