Alyson Filippa, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Alyson is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Alyson is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Alyson
- 12 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I support adults and couples on their journeys of self-discovery, healing, and growth. I believe true transformation begins with awareness—of patterns, beliefs, and behaviors often formed in childhood and carried into adulthood without choice. Together, we explore how early conditioning, unresolved trauma, addictive tendencies, and unconscious relational dynamics shape your current experience. My goal is to help you uncover what has always been with you—your truth, your beauty, your light.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Alyson Filippa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184043085.
- LCSW · California · LCSW29587 · Renews October 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Alyson Filippa offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Alyson Filippa works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Alyson Filippa speak?
Alyson Filippa speaks English.
How many years of experience does Alyson Filippa have?
Alyson Filippa has 12 years of experience.
Where is Alyson Filippa licensed to practice?
Alyson Filippa is licensed to practice in California.
Does Alyson Filippa accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Alyson Filippa does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Alyson Filippa offer?
Alyson Filippa offers clients Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How do I get started with Alyson Filippa?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.