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Giovanni Chisholm

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Giovanni

My approach to therapy is anchored in cultural sensitivity and rapport with those I meet. Our work together will support you with safely uncovering past hurts while building new skills to cope. I incorporate evidence-based practices and other integrated approaches to deepen your understanding of your emotions and behaviors. My goal as your therapist is to join with you in creating new insights and directions to the happiness and emotional fulfillment that you desire. I’m proud of you for taking this first step in your journey and I am looking forward to hearing how I can support you.

Our work together will support you with safely uncovering past hurts while building new skills to cope.

Communication Style

  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Parents

Approach

  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

506 4th st
Davis, California 95616

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy family and friends. I find comfort in being connected with them and rejuvenated by their company. I also enjoy music and cinema.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#114730 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Giovanni Chisholm, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #114730 (exp July 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Giovanni Chisholm is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Giovanni is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Giovanni’s California license number is 114730, 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.

Giovanni Chisholm has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Giovanni’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Over that time, Giovanni has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, and Parents.

Giovanni Chisholm works with BIPOC, Black community, and Parents and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, and Men's Issues. These are the areas where Giovanni spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Giovanni is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Giovanni Chisholm draws on Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Giovanni’s style is casual, empowering, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Giovanni’s words: “Our work together will support you with safely uncovering past hurts while building new skills to cope.”

Giovanni Chisholm (he/him) offers therapy in English. Giovanni identifies as Black/African American.

Giovanni Chisholm offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 506 4th st in Davis. Giovanni 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 Giovanni Chisholm is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Giovanni 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 Giovanni’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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