Amarri Simms

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

Amarri Simms is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Amarri is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Amarri’s California license number is 98260, 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.

Amarri Simms has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Amarri’s education and training include MA - Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy and Clinical Counseling, University of Phoenix. Over that time, Amarri has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, and First responders.

Amarri Simms works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, and First responders and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Amarri spends most of their clinical time. Amarri also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Amarri is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Amarri Simms draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Amarri’s style is action-oriented, empowering, and direct. In Amarri’s words: “Everyday, in every way, we have the ability to get better and better, and I would be honored to support you in your journey.”

Amarri Simms (she/her) offers therapy in English. Amarri identifies as Black.

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