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Devin Ma

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

15 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Devin

I am a therapist who is deeply committed to understanding and respecting different cultures. With my background as a trauma-informed therapist, I have extensive experience working with adults, marginalized communities, and individuals who find themselves trapped in a cycle of shame, blame, and guilt. As a therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you can expect me to be goal-oriented, collaborative, and actively involved in your healing process. I take a holistic approach that does not pathologize my clients, but rather sees them as capable individuals who have the power to make positive changes in their lives.

You can expect me to be goal-oriented, collaborative, and actively involved in your healing process.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Caregiver Burnout
  • Cultural Issues/Racial Stress
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict (1 adult in session)
  • Grief

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy reading, exploring new places, hitting the tennis court, and mentoring young soccer players.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#50361 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Social Sciences, University of California, Irvine MA - Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, University of San Francisco

Devin Ma, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #50361 (exp February 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Devin Ma accepts Health Net, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, 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 California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Devin Ma is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Devin is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Devin’s California license number is 50361, 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.

Devin Ma has been practicing therapy for 15 years. Devin’s education and training include BA - Social Sciences, University of California, Irvine; MA - Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, University of San Francisco. Over that time, Devin has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Devin is part of that group.

Devin Ma works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Devin spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Devin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Devin Ma draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Devin’s style is action-oriented, affirming, empowering, exploratory, and open-minded. In Devin’s words: “You can expect me to be goal-oriented, collaborative, and actively involved in your healing process.”

Devin Ma (he/him) offers therapy in English.

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