625 Market Street. San Francisco, CA 94105

If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency or crisis and needs immediate help, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Find the right therapist

Work with our team to find a top therapists who fits your needs. If you would rather browse available therapists, you can do so by browsing our directory of California therapists.

How it works

Understand your costs

Whether you’re using insurance benefits or not, we'll send you a detailed estimate, so you know exactly what you'll be paying upfront.

Embark on your journey

Your therapist will work with you to set goals for therapy and track your progress to make sure you get the most out of the experience.

In-Network*

$20

*Average cost per session with UC Health Net Blue & Gold Plan

**Your mental health journey has a destination.**

With Octave, UC Santa Barbara faculty, staff, and students get access to California's best mental healthcare professionals – all covered by insurance.

Get Started

Have another insurance? The average Californian pays less than $25 per session after their deductible is met, and students with UC SHIP are 100% covered!

Find a Therapist

Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Bipolar disorder
Chronic insomnia
Chronic pain
Eating disorders
Panic
Personality disorders
Phobias
Self-harm
Substance use
Trauma & PTSD

Clinical Conditions

Specializations

General Topics

Stress & burnout
Life transitions
Anger management
Grief & loss
Self-esteem
Body acceptance
Cultural identity
Racial trauma
LGBTQ+ support
Finding purpose
Breaking patterns

No matter what you need help with, our therapists are here for you.

My therapist is extremely kind, human-centered, engaged, and invested. I don’t feel like a transactional client, but rather, a human.

Octave Client

We accept Anthem Blue Cross (including UC SHIP), Aetna, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, and Health Net / MHN commercial insurance plans.

Will my insurance cover my care?

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Please feel free to reach out to billing@findoctave.com at any time to find out more information regarding your cost of care.

Can I check to see if my insurance will cover my care before signing up?

How soon can I be matched with a therapist and start care?

Clients are typically able to start therapy in as little as 3 business days.

Take full advantage of your benefits

With Octave, accessing California's best therapists is easy and affordable. We’ve carefully vetted our therapists to make sure they’re skilled at providing great care. Our clinical team has a wide variety of specialties, backgrounds, and personalities, so you can find the right match.

95%

People using insurance in California spend less than $25 per session after their deductible is met, regardless of insurance provider.

1,000+

We have hundreds of licensed providers to choose from in your area.

Are you a provider who needs to refer a patient?

By referring your patients to Octave, they'll have access to a carefully selected group of therapists with a broad range of expertise. Submit a referral here.

Octave has teamed up with Evernorth Behavioral Care Group to deliver high-quality care to Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth members.