James McLaughlin

James McLaughlin accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Prime Health, 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.

James McLaughlin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). James is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. James’s California license number is LMFT137558, 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.

James McLaughlin has been practicing therapy for 3 years. James’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University. Over that time, James has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

James McLaughlin works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where James spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether James is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

James McLaughlin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, James’s style is action-oriented, direct, solution-oriented, and warm. In James’s words: “Whether you want to feel happier, heal from trauma, or build more fulfilling relationships, I can help you process, take control, and create the life you deserve. I look forward to meeting you!”

James McLaughlin (he/him) offers therapy in English. James identifies as White.

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