George Livengood

George Livengood accepts Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Prime Health, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

George Livengood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). George is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. George’s California license number is 52124, 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.

George Livengood has been practicing therapy for 14 years. George’s education and training include MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, Mercy College. Over that time, George has worked closely with Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and George is part of that group.

George Livengood works with Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, and Substance Use. These are the areas where George spends most of their clinical time. George 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 George is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

George Livengood draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, George’s style is action-oriented, authentic, direct, humorous, and solution-oriented. In George’s words: “I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore life and its possibilities.”

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

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