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Frank Costello

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

15 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Frank

It is my mission to provide high-quality psychotherapy to my clients by assisting them in how they manage and cope with the stress and anxieties in life. The way we perceive a problem greatly affects how we deal (or don't deal) with that problem. Using proven evidence-based interventions and building on insight and self-awareness, we can move the mountains in our minds to see a clearer picture of ourselves and the world around us – improving our ability to cope, our self-esteem, and the quality of our personal life relationships.

Using proven evidence-based interventions and building on insight and self-awareness, we can move the mountains in our minds to see a clearer picture of ourselves and the world around us.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Exploratory
  • Humorous
  • Mindful

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Frank Costello, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #27084 (exp August 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Frank Costello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Frank is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Frank’s California license number is 27084, 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.

Frank Costello has been practicing therapy for 15 years. Frank’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, Northridge. Over that time, Frank has worked closely with Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Frank is part of that group.

Frank Costello works with Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Frank spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Frank is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Frank Costello draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). In sessions, Frank’s style is action-oriented, authentic, exploratory, humorous, and mindful. In Frank’s words: “Using proven evidence-based interventions and building on insight and self-awareness, we can move the mountains in our minds to see a clearer picture of ourselves and the world around us.”

Frank Costello (he/him) offers therapy in English. Frank identifies as White.

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