Our approach to Care

It’s about getting better

Octave is raising the standard of mental healthcare so more patients can afford clinically-proven care and start feeling better.

It's about getting better through therapy

Measurable progress

How will you know therapy is working?

89%

Report a Strong Therapeutic Alliance

89% of Octave clients report a strong therapeutic alliance with their providers. Research shows that therapeutic alliance is one of the biggest predictors of therapy success.

20%

More Improvement in Anxiety Symptoms

Octave clients see results that consistently beat the industry average. After 12 weeks, Octave clients saw nearly 20% more improvement in their anxiety symptoms, and 30-40% more improvement in their depression symptoms, than clients at other practices.

3-4x

Regular Visits Per Month

Octave knows that consistency matters. Octave therapists typically see clients 3-4x per month in order to regularly exercise tools and skills, and to measure a patient’s progress. This way clients can keep track of their improvement as they work towards graduating therapy.

WHAT SETS US APART
High quality therapy for every client

Octave therapists are fully-licensed, experienced specialists trained to the highest care standards. Octave does not partner with therapist trainees or associates. All Octave therapists are continuously upskilled and monitored for performance, ensuring clients receive the best quality of mental healthcare available.

Octave therapists are skilled in multiple evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy and many more. That means Octave therapists can measure a client’s improvement as they progress to therapy graduation, while also being equipped to change to a new care approach if the patient isn’t seeing results.

Clients work with Octave to find a therapist they can truly communicate with, someone who understands their language, their diverse backgrounds and their beliefs. Clients can receive therapy in more than 40 languages and all Octave therapists are trained in culturally-informed care.

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Meet the team

The best therapists to help you on your journey

We’ve carefully vetted our therapists to make sure they’re skilled at providing great care. Our clinical team has a wide variety of specialties, backgrounds, and personalities, so you can find the right match.

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Octave therapists can provide therapy in over 40 languages, including Spanish
Over 50% of our therapists identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color
89% of clients report a strong relationship with their Octave therapist
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Our success is measured by the satisfaction of the clients we serve. See what some of them have to say about their experience.
I love my counselor, and I am so grateful Octave has made this resource easy and accessible after *years* of struggling to find the right option for me.
Octave Patient
The scheduling is very efficient and easy. You guys are on it in terms of figuring out insurance, contacting us to get preferences and making sure we get scheduled quickly. I’ve recommended Octave to at least 10 people.
Octave Patient
I appreciated the initial consult that Octave did with me. They took the time to match me with a therapist that has truly helped me. Octave matched me with a therapist based on my schedule and needs. I have recommended Octave to friends and coworkers, one of my coworkers is now utilizing the services.
Octave Patient
From the first session I knew my therapist really understood what I wanted from our sessions. She was kind and compassionate while challenging me to work through my anxiety. I’ve worked with other online first mental health providers and was frequently disappointed as the matches never seemed to be the right fit. I’ve recommended Octave to several of my friends.
Octave Patient
Everything about my experience has been easy, not adding to my already stressful life. My therapist is so in tune to my needs and I feel like she truly understands my issues.
Octave Patient
The strong therapeutic relationship I had built with my therapist as well as the ease of conducting sessions online. It was very easy to get started and there was not a big wait until seeing my therapist for the first time.
Octave Patient
I love my counselor, and I am so grateful Octave has made this resource easy and accessible after *years* of struggling to find the right option for me.
Octave Patient
The scheduling is very efficient and easy. You guys are on it in terms of figuring out insurance, contacting us to get preferences and making sure we get scheduled quickly. I’ve recommended Octave to at least 10 people.
Octave Patient
I appreciated the initial consult that Octave did with me. They took the time to match me with a therapist that has truly helped me. Octave matched me with a therapist based on my schedule and needs. I have recommended Octave to friends and coworkers, one of my coworkers is now utilizing the services.
Octave Patient
From the first session I knew my therapist really understood what I wanted from our sessions. She was kind and compassionate while challenging me to work through my anxiety. I’ve worked with other online first mental health providers and was frequently disappointed as the matches never seemed to be the right fit. I’ve recommended Octave to several of my friends.
Octave Patient
Everything about my experience has been easy, not adding to my already stressful life. My therapist is so in tune to my needs and I feel like she truly understands my issues.
Octave Patient
The strong therapeutic relationship I had built with my therapist as well as the ease of conducting sessions online. It was very easy to get started and there was not a big wait until seeing my therapist for the first time.
Octave Patient
Therapy curious? We’ll answer your questions.

Octave exclusively hires providers who are highly experienced and fully licensed. Each candidate undergoes a comprehensive interview process, which includes a detailed assessment by our Clinical Leadership team. As part of this evaluation, providers are required to review a clinical case study and demonstrate their ability to effectively assess clients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver culturally competent care. Additionally, all providers must pass a stringent background check and receive approval from our credentialing committee. To ensure continued excellence, providers are regularly monitored to confirm their good standing with their respective licensing boards and the National Provider Database.

For an estimate, enter your information into our Cost Estimator. During sign-up, we'll provide a more accurate estimate based on your information. For in-network clients, we will contact your insurance company on your behalf to learn more about your coverage and benefits. Before your first session, we provide you with your Cost of Care, containing a price range you can expect to pay after your first session with your therapist.

No, Octave is not a subscription/membership service. Clients are charged on a per appointment basis.

After signing up, you may have the option to self-select a provider from a recommended list and be matched and scheduled after your confirmation is received.

If you opt to receive matching assistance from our Care Navigation Team, you can expect to receive an email from your Care Navigator containing a match offer within 3 business days.

Some new Octave clients may be requested to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a Care Navigator in order for us to learn more about needs and preferences. Following this consultation, clients can expect to be matched within 1 business day.


At this time, Octave does not participate in any government payor programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. We also are not able to sign any single case agreements, which means we can't provide services to anyone who is covered by these plans, even if they want to pay out of pocket. This includes Medi-Cal plans in California and Medicaid plans in New York, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, Texas and Washington D.C.

Octave was founded to provide outcome-focused mental health care that measurably changes lives. We have a curated group of quality therapists and have a rigorous selection process before letting therapists work on our platform. Our providers all have years of experience and their specialties are vetted to ensure that the providers can truly provide the best care. We also measure our clients symptoms over time to ensure that meaningful improvement is actually happening. Check out our approach to care page to learn more.

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