Peri Abel, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Peri is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Peri is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Peri
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
In my practice, I strive to empathically attune to each client, offering an intuitive and body-aware approach with a grounded, practical style. I’m passionate about working with clients experiencing the effects of developmental trauma, attachment wounds, and complex PTSD. I provide a supportive space to move beyond survival patterns, ease overwhelm, and reconnect with your authentic self. Treatment is tailored to your unique needs, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Peri Abel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770110751.
- LMFT · California · 110815 · Renews December 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 Peri Abel offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Peri Abel works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Peri Abel speak?
Peri Abel speaks English.
How many years of experience does Peri Abel have?
Peri Abel has 6 years of experience.
Where is Peri Abel licensed to practice?
Peri Abel is licensed to practice in California.
Does Peri Abel accept insurance?
Yes, Peri Abel accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, and Cigna.
Does Peri Abel accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Peri Abel 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 Peri Abel offer?
Peri Abel offers clients Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Peri Abel?
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.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.