Charlotte McDermott

Charlotte McDermott accepts Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, and Oscar. 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 New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Charlotte McDermott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Charlotte is licensed to practice in Texas and New York, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Charlotte’s New York license number is 96892, 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.

Charlotte McDermott has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Charlotte’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin. Over that time, Charlotte has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, Students, and Latine Community.

Charlotte McDermott works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, and Stress. These are the areas where Charlotte spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Charlotte is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Charlotte McDermott draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Charlotte’s style is action-oriented, affirming, challenging, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Charlotte’s words: “My goal is to help you overcome barriers and achieve the success and joy you are seeking.”

Charlotte McDermott (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Charlotte identifies as White. Charlotte provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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