Phillip Cha

Phillip Cha accepts Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Prime Health, 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.

Phillip Cha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Phillip is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Phillip’s California license number is 44960, 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.

Phillip Cha has been practicing therapy for 19 years. Phillip’s education and training include MS - Counseling, San Francisco State University. Over that time, Phillip has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Immigrants. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Phillip is part of that group.

Phillip Cha works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Immigrants and specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Phillip spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Phillip is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Phillip Cha draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Relational. In sessions, Phillip’s style is action-oriented, authentic, creative, and open-minded. In Phillip’s words: “My joy is watching my clients tapping into their inner wisdom and cultivating their skills to live meaningful lives.”

Phillip Cha (he/him) offers therapy in English. Phillip identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

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