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Katie McBain

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Katie

I work with clients who have diagnoses across the board ranging from substance use and ADHD to schizophrenia. I work from a client-centered and humanistic approach, which allows me to personalize the treatment to suit each individual; implementing and utilizing approaches that are best suited for and tailored to meet their needs rather than a specific therapeutic modality. I work from a Strengths-based orientation, utilizing past and current skills as well as gaining new ones to assist the client in overcoming life challenges and improving their quality of life or achieving their goals.

I work from a client-centered and humanistic approach, which allows me to personalize the treatment to suit each individual.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Solution-oriented
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

My interests outside of work include party planning, baking, and traveling.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#109154 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Marriage Family Therapy, Brandman University PhD - Clinical Psychology, Saybrook University

Katie McBain, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #109154 (exp September 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Katie McBain accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, 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.

Katie McBain is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Katie is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Katie’s California license number is 109154, 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.

Katie McBain has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Katie’s education and training include MA - Marriage Family Therapy, Brandman University; PhD - Clinical Psychology, Saybrook University. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Katie is part of that group.

Katie McBain specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Stress, Substance Use, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Katie spends most of their clinical time. Katie 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 Katie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Katie McBain draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Katie’s style is action-oriented, solution-oriented, and empowering. In Katie’s words: “I work from a client-centered and humanistic approach, which allows me to personalize the treatment to suit each individual.”

Katie McBain (she/her) offers therapy in English. Katie identifies as White.

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