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Althea Rowe

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Althea

I am passionate about empowering clients to explore current and past challenges to gain insight into their strengths for recovery and goal achievements. In my clinical work, I utilize evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy – with specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. My approach to the treatment and care of my clients is culturally sensitive, client-centered, and empathic.

I am passionate about empowering clients to explore current and past challenges to gain insight into their strengths for recovery and goal achievements.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Direct
  • Exploratory
  • Instructive

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, hiking, gardening, attending stand-up comedy, and binge-watching good stories—everything from docuseries to suspense dramas, and reality shows!

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#129322 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Pacific Oaks College

Althea Rowe, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #129322 (exp November 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Althea Rowe accepts Prime Health, Centivo, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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.

Althea Rowe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Althea is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Althea’s California license number is 129322, 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.

Althea Rowe has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Althea’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Pacific Oaks College. Over that time, Althea has worked closely with Students.

Althea Rowe works with Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Althea spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Althea is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Althea Rowe draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Althea’s style is action-oriented, direct, exploratory, and instructive. In Althea’s words: “I am passionate about empowering clients to explore current and past challenges to gain insight into their strengths for recovery and goal achievements.”

Althea Rowe (she/her) offers therapy in English. Althea identifies as Black and Biracial/Multiracial.

Althea Rowe offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Althea 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 Althea Rowe is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Althea 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 Althea’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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