Alvin Gregorio

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

Alvin Gregorio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alvin is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alvin’s California license number is 87469, 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.

Alvin Gregorio has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Alvin’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Smith College. Over that time, Alvin has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Alvin is part of that group.

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

Alvin Gregorio draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alvin’s style is affirming, authentic, casual, energetic, and humorous. In Alvin’s words: “Together, we’ll explore how to relate to your emotions in healthier ways, care for yourself more deeply, and reconnect with your authentic self.”

Alvin Gregorio (he/him) offers therapy in English. Alvin identifies as Southeast Asian.

Alvin Gregorio offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 533 Peters Ave in Pleasanton. Alvin 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 Alvin Gregorio is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alvin 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 Alvin’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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