Harrison Smith

Harrison Smith accepts Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Centivo, 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.

Harrison Smith is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Harrison is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Harrison’s California license number is 11941, 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.

Harrison Smith has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Harrison’s education and training include EdS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Florida State University. Over that time, Harrison has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+.

Harrison Smith works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, LGBTQ+, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, and Trauma. These are the areas where Harrison spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Harrison is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Harrison Smith draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Harrison’s style is affirming, action-oriented, direct, empowering, and solution-oriented. In Harrison’s words: “I am very engaged with the client to get a strong understanding of their history throughout their lives and problem solve.”

Harrison Smith (he/him) offers therapy in English. Harrison identifies as Black/African American, Biracial/Multiracial, and White. Harrison provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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