Nancy Pereda, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Nancy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Nancy is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Nancy
- 9 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I’m Nancy Pereda, a bilingual English/Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in supporting the Latinx/Hispanic community and others facing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and family conflict. I provide a safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive space where you can feel heard and supported. My approach is holistic, drawing from CBT, motivational interviewing, and family systems. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone I’m here to walk that journey with you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Nancy Pereda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669801338.
- LCSW · California · LCSW79026 · Renews May 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nancy Pereda offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Nancy Pereda works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Nancy Pereda speak?
Nancy Pereda speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Nancy Pereda have?
Nancy Pereda has 9 years of experience.
Where is Nancy Pereda licensed to practice?
Nancy Pereda is licensed to practice in California.
Does Nancy Pereda accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Nancy Pereda 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 Nancy Pereda accept insurance?
Yes, Nancy Pereda accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna, Healthnet, and MHN.
Does Nancy Pereda accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Nancy Pereda 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 Nancy Pereda offer?
Nancy Pereda offers clients Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Nancy Pereda?
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.