Stephanie McCarty, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Stephanie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Stephanie is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Stephanie
- 12 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Most of my experience has been in treating individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, and significant life change (many related to the COVID-19 pandemic). I have worked in health and human services in different parts of California for the past 25 years. I have specifically worked with people who need support around housing and food insecurity, opioid use or dependency, as well as child welfare and grief or loss. I have a good understanding of social services and mental health resources in the San Francisco Bay Area, especially Contra Costa County. My counseling style is client-centered, open, and respectful; typically combining Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness approaches. Our interactions and your treatment plan will be tailored to fit your specific needs.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Stephanie McCarty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811363831.
- LCSW · California · 29572 · Renews July 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Stephanie McCarty offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Stephanie McCarty works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Stephanie McCarty speak?
Stephanie McCarty speaks English.
How many years of experience does Stephanie McCarty have?
Stephanie McCarty has 12 years of experience.
Where is Stephanie McCarty licensed to practice?
Stephanie McCarty is licensed to practice in California.
Does Stephanie McCarty accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Stephanie McCarty does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Stephanie McCarty offer?
Stephanie McCarty offers clients Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
How do I get started with Stephanie McCarty?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.