Kurt Helfrich

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

Kurt Helfrich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Kurt is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kurt’s California license number is 95922, 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.

Kurt Helfrich has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Kurt’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, National University. Over that time, Kurt has worked closely with LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Kurt is part of that group.

Kurt Helfrich works with LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, and Stress. These are the areas where Kurt spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kurt is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kurt Helfrich draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kurt’s style is affirming, empowering, mindful, open-minded, and warm. In Kurt’s words: “My goal is to help you embrace your true self and build a life filled with hope, empowerment, and authenticity.”

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

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