Gabriel Brand

Gabriel Brand accepts Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, 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.

Gabriel Brand is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Gabriel is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Gabriel’s California license number is LMFT149914, 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.

Gabriel Brand has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Gabriel’s education and training include MS - Clinical Counseling, California State University. Over that time, Gabriel has worked closely with Indigenous Americans.

Gabriel Brand works with Indigenous Americans and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Substance Use. These are the areas where Gabriel spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Gabriel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Gabriel Brand draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Gabriel’s style is authentic, calming, empowering, and solution-oriented. In Gabriel’s words: “I draw from multiple modalities to meet each person’s unique needs, encouraging autonomy and empowerment to help you build skills for positive change.”

Gabriel Brand (he/him) offers therapy in English. Gabriel identifies as White.

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