Mark B Gallo

Mark B Gallo accepts Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, 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.

Mark B Gallo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Mark is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Mark’s California license number is LMFT97597, 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.

Mark B Gallo has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Mark’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Argosy University. Over that time, Mark has worked closely with Veterans. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Mark is part of that group.

Mark B Gallo works with Veterans and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Men's Issues, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Mark spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Mark is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Mark B Gallo draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Mark’s style is affirming, authentic, empowering, engaging, and open-minded. In Mark’s words: “I believe therapy is an act of courage, and I strive to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported.”

Mark B Gallo offers therapy in English.

Mark B Gallo offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at Octave’s Westwood office in Los Angeles. Mark 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 Mark B Gallo is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Mark 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 Mark’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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