Christopher Stewart

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

Christopher Stewart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Christopher is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Christopher’s California license number is 51471, 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.

Christopher Stewart has been practicing therapy for 14 years. Christopher’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, National University. Over that time, Christopher has worked closely with BIPOC, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Christopher is part of that group.

Christopher Stewart works with BIPOC, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Premarital Counseling, and Relationship Concerns, among other areas. These are the areas where Christopher spends most of their clinical time. Christopher also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Christopher is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Christopher Stewart draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Christopher’s style is action-oriented, authentic, empowering, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Christopher’s words: “I focus on empowering clients through an open professional approach, empathy, and compassionate understanding.”

Christopher Stewart (he/him) offers therapy in English. Christopher identifies as White. Christopher provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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