Queer resilience clinic
Transforming therapy for LGBTQ+ communities
We’ve built a team of therapists who are committed to providing affirming care to queer and trans people of all genders and sexualities.
Octave makes affordable couples therapy possible, with clients paying an average of $28 per session when paying through insurance.
Our approach
Care is different with Octave
We know that it can be hard in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and adjacent communities to find affirming and culturally responsive mental health support. Finding the right therapist can be challenging and sometimes downright frustrating. We know that many people avoid therapy altogether for fear of facing ignorance or discrimination. We want you to feel welcome, affirmed, and supported in who you are and what you are experiencing in your life.
The therapists in this clinic have dedicated significant training and clinical focus to LGBTQ+ mental health. In addition, the team has ongoing training so they can stay up-to-date in an ever-evolving field. Some of them are leaders in the field and regularly provide training to other therapists on LGBTQ+ concerns.
We’ve built a team of therapists who have demonstrated experience in working with queer communities and are dedicating their time exclusively to learning and developing expertise on key mental health issues:
Meet the team
A team you can trust
Octave therapists are continuously vetted for clinical excellence and superior patient experience. But don’t just take our word for it, 89% of our clients say they have 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
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We’ve built a team of therapists who have demonstrated experience in working with queer communities and are dedicating their time exclusively to learning and developing expertise on these issues:
- Dating and romantic relationships
- Navigating systemic oppression
- Family relationships
- Disclosure and coming out
- Gender identity exploration
- Gender affirmation and transition
- Queer family building
- Relationship to food and body in the context of queer or trans identity
- Aging
- Isolation, depression, anxiety
- Living with HIV/AIDS
- Addiction/substance use
- Bi erasure/phobia
- Queer kink/BDSM communities/practices
- Ethical non-monogamy/polyamory within queer communities
The duration of therapy varies greatly depending on individual needs and goals. Most clients at Octave find benefit from short-term therapy (12-16 sessions) to address specific issues, while others need additional time to meet their goals. Your therapist can help you develop a plan and provide guidance on what might be most effective for you. It's important to remember that therapy is a personal journey, and the length of time you're in therapy should be based on your own progress and comfort.
Our mission is to make high-quality individual therapy accessible by working with insurance companies to cover mental health services in-network. Over 95% of our clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance.