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Marc Mestyanek

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

20 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California
+ 2 other states

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Marc

Together, we will work towards achieving the emotional and psychological well-being you deserve, with the goal of creating a life that feels authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with your true self. My approach to therapy is goal-oriented, empowering, and client-centered. I focus on your strengths and resources, helping you to envision and create the future you desire. My role is to support you in unlocking your potential and finding effective solutions. I believe in your ability to make positive changes. Together, we can work toward the outcomes you desire, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

My focus is on a deep desire to ensure client success through collaborative relationships.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Direct

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Oregon, California, and Washington residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I have a variety of interests that bring me joy and fulfillment. I have a deep love for music, both as a listener and as an aspiring musician. Playing and creating music is a wonderful outlet for my creativity. I also cherish spending time in or around the ocean. The ocean is my sanctuary. Its vastness and beauty are incredibly calming and inspiring.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#48264 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University PhD- Counselor Education and Supervision, University of the Cumberlands

Marc Mestyanek, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #48264 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Marc Mestyanek is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Marc is licensed to practice in Oregon, California, and Washington, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Marc’s California license number is 48264, 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.

Marc Mestyanek has been practicing therapy for 20 years. Marc’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University; PhD- Counselor Education and Supervision, University of the Cumberlands. Over that time, Marc has worked closely with BIPOC. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Marc is part of that group.

Marc Mestyanek works with BIPOC and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress, and Substance Use. These are the areas where Marc spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Marc is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Marc Mestyanek draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Marc’s style is action-oriented and direct. In Marc’s words: “My focus is on a deep desire to ensure client success through collaborative relationships.”

Marc Mestyanek (he/him) offers therapy in English. Marc identifies as White.

Marc Mestyanek offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Marc is licensed in Oregon, California, and Washington, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Marc Mestyanek is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Marc 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 Marc’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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