Calvin Thompson

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

Calvin Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Calvin is licensed to practice in Colorado and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Calvin’s California license number is 85527, 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.

Calvin Thompson has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Calvin’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Calvin has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Calvin Thompson works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Premarital Counseling, and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Calvin spends most of their clinical time. Calvin also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Calvin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Calvin Thompson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Calvin’s style is calming, challenging, creative, engaging, and humorous. In Calvin’s words: “My goal is to help clients feel heard and understood while supporting meaningful, lasting change in what matters most to them.”

Calvin Thompson (he/him) offers therapy in English. Calvin identifies as Black/African American.

Calvin Thompson offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 3838 West Carson Street in Torrance. Calvin is licensed in Colorado and California, 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 Calvin Thompson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Calvin 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 Calvin’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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