Alma Morales Risse, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Alma is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Alma is accepting new clients!
- normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Alma
- 14 years' experience
- LCSW
My therapy style is welcoming, practical and non-judgmental. I partner with my clients in a joint labor of compassion and attunement to help a client recognize and surmount self-defeating patterns causing distress. By paying close attention to the body through moment to moment somatic tracking, we are able to help you reach core emotion integration which releases anxiety and improves capacity.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Alma Morales Risse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417125246.
- LCSW · California · 28014 · Renews August 2027
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 Alma Morales Risse offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Alma Morales Risse 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.
What language(s) does Alma Morales Risse speak?
Alma Morales Risse speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Alma Morales Risse have?
Alma Morales Risse has 14 years of experience.
Where is Alma Morales Risse licensed to practice?
Alma Morales Risse is licensed to practice in California.
Does Alma Morales Risse accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Alma Morales Risse 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 Alma Morales Risse offer?
Alma Morales Risse offers clients Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
How can I communicate with Alma Morales Risse?
Alma Morales Risse 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 Alma Morales Risse?
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.