Gary Quan

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

Gary Quan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Gary is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Gary’s California license number is 82204, 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.

Gary Quan has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Gary’s education and training include MA - Marital and family Therapy, Western Theological Seminary. Over that time, Gary has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Gary is part of that group.

Gary Quan works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Gary spends most of their clinical time. Gary also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Gary is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Gary Quan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Gary’s style is affirming, authentic, contemporary, creative, and instructive. In Gary’s words: “I want you to have the freedom and respect you deserve in navigating uncertain times.”

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

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