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Geoff Bressington

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

20 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Geoffrey

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I believe we must take into account one’s mental health, physical health, culture, community, family, and recreation, and how this affects quality of life and the ability to live life to its fullest potential. I primarily use a strength-based, solution-focused approach utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy techniques to activate change. I have been in the mental health field as a therapist for over 18 years. A focus or passion of mine has been how our thoughts or cognitions affect our motivations, actions, and how we feel on a daily basis. I also feel it is very valuable to be aware of the situations or moments that occur and savor as many moments as we can of each day in order to reduce the stress of tomorrow and take care of ourselves both mentally and physically. I am committed to collaborating with you and respecting your concerns and goals as we work together to improve your mental well-being.

I am committed to collaborating with you and respecting your concerns and goals as we work together to improve your mental well-being.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

  • Alzheimer's/Dementia
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Caregiver Burnout
  • Family Conflict (1 adult in session)
  • Individual Therapy
  • Life Transitions

Focus Areas

  • Parents

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Geoffrey Bressington, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #44984 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Geoff Bressington is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Geoffrey is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Geoffrey’s California license number is 44984, 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.

Geoff Bressington has been practicing therapy for 20 years. Geoffrey’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Adler School of Professional Psychology. Over that time, Geoffrey has worked closely with Parents. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Geoffrey is part of that group.

Geoff Bressington works with Parents and specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Geoffrey spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Geoffrey is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Geoff Bressington draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Geoffrey’s style is action-oriented, authentic, challenging, empowering, and warm. In Geoffrey’s words: “I am committed to collaborating with you and respecting your concerns and goals as we work together to improve your mental well-being.”

Geoff Bressington (he/him) offers therapy in English. Geoffrey identifies as White.

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