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Stephen Graves

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Stephen

I believe in practical solutions to problems. I use evidence-based practices that have been proven to show results. My focus is on the interpersonal process and pulls in components from different evidence-based theoretical orientations. Some of these include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), CBT, and family systems. I specialize in treating adults and struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and difficulty adapting to life's changes. I believe in honesty, acceptance, and mutual respect in my work with clients. I strive to provide a safe space to openly examine self-doubt, conflicted feelings, and emotions.

My relationship with my clients is one based on honesty, acceptance, and mutual respect.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Casual
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Blended families
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy baseball, hiking and travel.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#103004 • California • LMFT

Education

Master of Science Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Stephen Graves, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #103004 (exp July 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Stephen Graves accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Stephen Graves is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Stephen is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Stephen’s California license number is 103004, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Stephen Graves has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Stephen’s education and training include Master of Science Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Over that time, Stephen has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Stephen Graves works with BIPOC, Parents, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Stephen spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Stephen is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Stephen Graves draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Stephen’s style is affirming, casual, challenging, empowering, and solution-oriented. In Stephen’s words: “My relationship with my clients is one based on honesty, acceptance, and mutual respect.”

Stephen Graves (he/him) offers therapy in English. Stephen identifies as White. Stephen provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Stephen Graves offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Stephen is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Stephen Graves is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Stephen will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Stephen’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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