Carson Cozad

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

Carson Cozad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Carson is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Carson’s California license number is LCSW93127, 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.

Carson Cozad has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Carson’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay. Over that time, Carson has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Carson Cozad works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, OCD, Personality Disorders, and Phobias, among other areas. These are the areas where Carson spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Carson is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Carson Cozad draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Carson’s style is affirming, empowering, humorous, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Carson’s words: “I am passionate about making the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship convenient and accessible to all.”

Carson Cozad (she/her) offers therapy in English. Carson identifies as White.

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