Siavash Bahreini, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Siavash is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Siavash is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Farsi
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
More about Siavash
- 8 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
I work with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, first responders, military members, and individuals in recovery, and I support clients across the lifespan—from children in play therapy to older adults. As your therapist, I view our work as a true partnership. You are the expert on your life; I am here to learn from your experience and walk beside you for as long as you’ll have me. My approach is rooted in Adlerian and Existentialist models, prioritizing personal meaning and the power of choice while following your lead. It is a profound honor to join you on your journey toward growth.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (COE)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Siavash Bahreini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902567860.
- LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00643400 · Renews November 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Siavash Bahreini offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Siavash Bahreini works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Siavash Bahreini speak?
Siavash Bahreini speaks Farsi.
How many years of experience does Siavash Bahreini have?
Siavash Bahreini has 8 years of experience.
Where is Siavash Bahreini licensed to practice?
Siavash Bahreini is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Siavash Bahreini accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Siavash Bahreini accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Siavash Bahreini accept insurance?
Yes, Siavash Bahreini accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Siavash Bahreini accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Siavash Bahreini 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 Siavash Bahreini offer?
Siavash Bahreini offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Siavash Bahreini?
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.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
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