Peter Chechele

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

Peter Chechele is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Peter is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Peter’s California license number is 34470, 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.

Peter Chechele has been practicing therapy for 27 years. Peter’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, John F. Kennedy University. Over that time, Peter has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Peter is part of that group.

Peter Chechele works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, and Sleep, among other areas. These are the areas where Peter spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Peter is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Peter Chechele draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Relational. In sessions, Peter’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, exploratory, and humorous. In Peter’s words: “As a very engaged and empathic therapist, I work with my clients to discover what they are wanting to achieve in therapy and what they've already tried that hasn't worked.”

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

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