Brendhan Green, a strategic leader with a long career focused on bridging payers and employers with healthcare providers, has joined Octave as Chief Partnerships Officer.
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What can the most recent season of “Ted Lasso” teach us about coming-out? Words, behaviors, and intentions matter when someone opens up to us about their identity.
Read MoreOctave has secured $52 million in Series C funding to drive national expansion of evidence-based, in-network therapy services.
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You’ve taken the big leap and started therapy, but you’re not sure if therapy is hard work or if you’re seeing the wrong therapist. Octave therapist Julie Siegel, LCSW, explains what makes a good therapeutic fit and what to do if you don’t have it.
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All jobs are stressful to some extent, but there are specific signs to look out for when determining if the stress is manageable or it’s time to move on.
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With over 25 years of experience leading healthcare companies through change, Tricia Sickmann is poised to usher Octave into a new chapter of growth.
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When you’re the only one doing something, it’s easy to fall into anxious thought patterns. Octave therapist, Kelly Panas, PhD, recommends four steps for managing social anxiety when you’re feeling self-conscious about wearing a mask.
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When something happens to you without your consent, it robs you of your safety. Mariya Croshal, LCSW, discusses the vital role consent plays in our safety, and what to do if a boundary has been crossed.
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Imposter syndrome is a menace to morale, especially in college — knowing your imposter type can help you better address your type-specific traits.
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Sobriety can be an empowering decision but it’s not always easy to talk about. Octave therapist Gloria Magana, LMFT, discusses how we can communicate our sobriety effectively.
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Only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Octave therapist Grace Casas, LPC, shares five ways we can create more realistic resolutions.
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Emotional connection is less about chemistry and more about how willing two people are to build the intimacy needed to sustain a long-term relationship. Basically, it takes work from day one and learning the right skills makes it easier.
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Addressing our unrealistic expectations of the holidays and realigning with what really matters can help alleviate our stressors.
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We’ve all heard that social media is bad for us, but this guilty pleasure can also be a form of healthy dissociation.
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The line between an unhealthy relationship and an unsafe relationship can be blurry. Valerie Labanca, LCSW, explains the difference and what to do if a relationship becomes unsafe.
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We are now in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington, D.C., part of an expansion plan that aims to increase access nationwide to care covered by insurance.
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Gender doesn’t necessarily dictate our feelings, but it can play a role in how we express ourselves and cope.
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Even when people have access to mental health care, getting an appointment when they actually need it is often a challenge. This impacts how quickly you start to feel better, as well as the likelihood of solutions actually working.
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Everyone deserves therapy that prioritizes the most important aspects of your identity. It’s time to look beyond cultural competence to cultural humility.
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If you’re asking yourself that question, it’s probably time to open up a conversation. Monique Vorous, PsyD, offers some guidance for figuring out if those extra pandemic cocktails have gotten out of hand.
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