Ivone Umar, PhD
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Ivone is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Ivone is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Portuguese and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Ivone
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- PhD
Life can feel overwhelming when facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of experience helping people find healing, clarity, and shift patterns that may be holding them back. My approach is warm, collaborative, and uses evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. When life feels heavy or change is needed, therapy can be the first step, and I’m here to support you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Licenses
Ivone Umar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265738645.
- PhD · California · 27199 · Renews April 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 Ivone Umar offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Ivone Umar 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 Ivone Umar speak?
Ivone Umar speaks Portuguese and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Ivone Umar have?
Ivone Umar has 10 years of experience.
Where is Ivone Umar licensed to practice?
Ivone Umar is licensed to practice in California.
Does Ivone Umar accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Ivone Umar 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 Ivone Umar offer?
Ivone Umar offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT).
How can I communicate with Ivone Umar?
Ivone Umar 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 Ivone Umar?
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.