Octave

she/her

Sequoia GiordanoLCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Authentic, Casual, Engaging, Holistic, Mindful

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, OCD, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Veterans, Students

Years of Experience

6+

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I put particular emphasis on self-esteem and self-reliance to empower my clients to access their own sense of safety, stability, and ability.

License number

#87057

Therapy style

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) specializing in a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, OCD, Trichotillomania, traumatic life experiences, and struggles with body image. My work with my clients is largely oriented toward Somatic (of the body) Mindfulness as a tool to help manage the distress often experienced with trauma and mood-related struggles. I approach my work from the perspective that increased self-awareness and Mindfulness coupled with the refinement of coping skills can assist us in finding more fulfillment and ease when managing our life stressors. I put particular emphasis on self-esteem and self-reliance to empower my clients to access their own sense of safety, stability, and ability. I have additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Yoga Therapy, and I utilize tools from each when I am working with individuals in any capacity. In addition to my clinical practice, I have ample experience assisting individuals to navigate various life stressors such as losing/seeking employment, accessing education, managing health crises, and struggles related to aging parents.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley

Interests

I love food. I love the outdoors, swimming, hiking, Yoga, exercise, fitness, essential oils, meditation, gardening, and animals (especially dogs).