Dr. Flavio Epstein, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Talkspace
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At a glance
Flavio is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Flavio is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English and Portuguese
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Flavio
- 19 years' experience
- Female
- Psychologist
Hello and welcome to my Talkspace practice. I am here to help you achieve your goals through a supportive therapeutic relationship and evidence-based behavioral health tools. I am seasoned with 18 years of post-CA licensure experience, trained as a clinical and health psychologist. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help you cope and improve challenging situations. My specialties include stress, depression, anxiety, healthy aging, work burnout, relationships, disability, and LGBTQI+. I look forward to working with you.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Allegiance
- Afterwood Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- Asuris
- AvMed
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- BridgeSpan
- Anthem
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- District 9
- EmblemHealth
- First Choice Health
- Health First
- Health Management Administrators
- HealthSelect of Texas
- Horizon NJ
- Intercultural Physicians Network
- Kelsey Care
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medica
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Premera Blue Cross of Washington
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sutter Health Plan
- Tricare
- Tyson Health Plan
- UMR
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Health Advantage
Treatment Approaches
- Certified EAP (C-EAP)
- Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
- Psychological first aid certification for EAP
- Relational
Licenses
Dr. Flavio Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164587895.
- Psychologist · California
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
- Convenient.
- Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
- Available now.
- No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.
Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.
Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Flavio Epstein offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Flavio Epstein 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 Dr. Flavio Epstein speak?
Dr. Flavio Epstein speaks English and Portuguese.
How many years of experience does Dr. Flavio Epstein have?
Dr. Flavio Epstein has 19 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Flavio Epstein licensed to practice?
Dr. Flavio Epstein is licensed to practice in California.
Does Dr. Flavio Epstein accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Dr. Flavio Epstein 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 Dr. Flavio Epstein accept insurance?
Yes, Dr. Flavio Epstein accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.
Does Dr. Flavio Epstein accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Flavio Epstein accepts 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 Dr. Flavio Epstein offer?
Dr. Flavio Epstein offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Flavio Epstein?
Dr. Flavio Epstein can be engaged in any one of three ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, or (3) 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 Dr. Flavio Epstein?
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.