Alexander Carey

Alexander Carey accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Centivo, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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 Tennessee are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Alexander Carey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alexander is licensed to practice in Tennessee, so clients located in Tennessee can book sessions. Alexander’s Tennessee license number is 6172, 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.

Alexander Carey has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Alexander’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Tennessee. Over that time, Alexander has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Alexander is part of that group.

Alexander Carey works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Alexander spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alexander is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alexander Carey draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, and Prolonged Exposure. In sessions, Alexander’s style is affirming, authentic, calming, contemporary, and open-minded. In Alexander’s words: “I help you rediscover your values, build new tools and insights, and take committed action.”

Alexander Carey (he/him) offers therapy in English. Alexander identifies as White.

Alexander Carey offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 103 Continental Pl in Brentwood. Alexander is licensed in Tennessee, 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 Alexander Carey is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alexander 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 Alexander’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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