April Rankin

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

April Rankin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). April is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. April’s California license number is MFT45112, 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.

April Rankin has been practicing therapy for 19 years. April’s education and training include MS - Marriage, Child, and Family Counseling, California State University Dominguez Hills. Over that time, April has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and April is part of that group.

April Rankin works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, OCD, Relationship Concerns, and Self-Harm, among other areas. These are the areas where April spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether April is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

April Rankin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, April’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, challenging, and solution-oriented. In April’s words: “I tailor each treatment plan for the client.”

April Rankin (she/her) offers therapy in English. April identifies as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Biracial/Multiracial. April provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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