Sage Leitson

Sage Leitson accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Sage Leitson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Sage is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sage’s California license number is LMFT46656, 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.

Sage Leitson has been practicing therapy for 18 years. Sage’s education and training include MA- Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University. Over that time, Sage has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Trans+, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Sage is part of that group.

Sage Leitson works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Trans+, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, Substance Use, Trans+, and Trauma. These are the areas where Sage spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sage is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sage Leitson draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sage’s style is affirming, direct, empowering, holistic, and open-minded. In Sage’s words: “Together, we’ll deepen self-trust and move toward a more connected, empowered life.”

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

Sage Leitson offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 2411 Santa Clara Ave. in Alameda. Sage 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 Sage Leitson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Sage 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 Sage’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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