Braulio Villarreal, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Braulio is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Braulio is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Braulio
- 11 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
Hello fellow traveler. I’m a bilingual psychotherapist working with adults, teens, and families. I provide a trauma-informed, culturally humble space where all parts of you are welcome. My style is warm, collaborative, and paced to your needs. I’m not here to “fix” you—I walk alongside you as you reconnect with your clarity, resilience, and capacity for healing. Together, we’ll create space for growth, grounding, and meaningful change as you navigate life’s challenges and possibilities.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Relational
Licenses
Braulio Villarreal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316244197.
- LCSW · California · 73739 · Renews January 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 Braulio Villarreal offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Braulio Villarreal works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Braulio Villarreal speak?
Braulio Villarreal speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Braulio Villarreal have?
Braulio Villarreal has 11 years of experience.
Where is Braulio Villarreal licensed to practice?
Braulio Villarreal is licensed to practice in California.
Does Braulio Villarreal accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Braulio Villarreal 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 Braulio Villarreal accept insurance?
Yes, Braulio Villarreal accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, and Cigna.
Does Braulio Villarreal accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Braulio Villarreal 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 Braulio Villarreal offer?
Braulio Villarreal offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
How do I get started with Braulio Villarreal?
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.