Perla Vilhjalmsdottir, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Perla is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Perla is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Perla
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I am a trauma-informed therapist specializing in eating disorders. My approach combines gentle guidance with direct honesty, creating a collaborative space for self-discovery and growth. I’m dedicated to helping you make peace with food and navigate trauma recovery. I also support individuals with anxiety, depression, and life transitions, integrating person-centered therapy, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and cognitive behavioral approaches to help you heal and move forward.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Perla Vilhjalmsdottir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013421395.
- LMFT · California · 46634 · Renews June 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 Perla Vilhjalmsdottir offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Perla Vilhjalmsdottir works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
How many years of experience does Perla Vilhjalmsdottir have?
Perla Vilhjalmsdottir has 17 years of experience.
Where is Perla Vilhjalmsdottir licensed to practice?
Perla Vilhjalmsdottir is licensed to practice in California.
Does Perla Vilhjalmsdottir accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Perla Vilhjalmsdottir 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 Perla Vilhjalmsdottir offer?
Perla Vilhjalmsdottir offers clients Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Perla Vilhjalmsdottir?
Perla Vilhjalmsdottir can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Perla Vilhjalmsdottir?
Just tap the CHAT 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.