Brent Baynon

Brent Baynon accepts Prime Health, Centivo, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, and Highmark. 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 New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Brent Baynon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Brent is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Brent’s New York license number is 100287, 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.

Brent Baynon has been practicing therapy for 1 year. Brent’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Stony Brook University. Over that time, Brent has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Brent Baynon works with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Brent spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Brent is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Brent Baynon draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Brent’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, challenging, and direct. In Brent’s words: “I believe healing begins with genuine understanding, and my compassionate, collaborative approach meets you exactly where you are.”

Brent Baynon (he/him) offers therapy in English. Brent identifies as White.

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