Heidi Kiernan, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Heidi is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Heidi is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Heidi
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the step toward enhanced well-being. I’m a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. I work with individual adults seeking support with anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and stress management. I also welcome clients with a variety of other concerns. My approach is empathic, insightful, interactive, and focused on helping you build effective coping skills.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Licenses
Heidi Kiernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669955712.
- LMFT · California · 112107 · Renews March 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 Heidi Kiernan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Heidi Kiernan works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Heidi Kiernan speak?
Heidi Kiernan speaks English.
How many years of experience does Heidi Kiernan have?
Heidi Kiernan has 7 years of experience.
Where is Heidi Kiernan licensed to practice?
Heidi Kiernan is licensed to practice in California.
Does Heidi Kiernan accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Heidi Kiernan 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 Heidi Kiernan accept insurance?
Yes, Heidi Kiernan accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, and Cigna.
Does Heidi Kiernan accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Heidi Kiernan 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 Heidi Kiernan offer?
Heidi Kiernan offers clients Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How do I get started with Heidi Kiernan?
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.