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Octavia McCray, LMHC, LPC(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
Addiction- Anxiety - Depression-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Hi, I’m Octavia, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges. I work with clients navigating depression, anxiety, personality-related concerns, substance use, and health-related stressors, including HIV/AIDS.
My approach is warm, interactive, and grounded in a person-centered philosophy. I believe in meeting each client with respect, compassion, and sensitivity, and creating a space where you feel safe to share openly. I draw from evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), while tailoring our work to your individual needs.
I also value helping clients build skills they can carry into their daily lives, and may incorporate practical exercises between sessions to support ongoing growth and progress.


Message to clients

Reaching out for therapy is a meaningful step, and it’s okay if you’re not entirely sure where to begin. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in certain patterns, or simply ready for things to feel different.
In our work together, we’ll focus on both understanding what you’re going through and finding ways to support you in your day-to-day life. I aim to create a comfortable, engaging space where you feel heard, supported, and actively involved in your progress.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or abstract. We’ll take things one step at a time, focusing on practical strategies that help you feel more steady, capable, and in control.
I currently provide individual therapy and would be glad to connect if that feels like the right fit for you.


Licensure

New York: 011070

Languages

English

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Connecticare
  • Emblem Health
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Evernorth
  • First Choice Health
  • Florida Blue
  • Health Plans Inc.
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • LifeWise
  • Mass General Brigham
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence Blue Shield
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
Therapist's note

For insurance accepted: Avg copay: $15/session (but most insured members pay $0)

Insurances Accepted: Cigna, AvMed, Medica, Surest, Centivo, Evernorth, GatorCare, EVHC-Aetna, BridgeSpan, District 9, ConnectiCare, RGA of Idaho, EmblemHealth, Banner / Aetna, Wellpoint-Mass, HMO Blue Texas, Meritain Health, Anthem Blue Cross, Sutter Health Plan, EmblemHealth / HIP, Aetna Medical Plans, Alterwood Advantage, First Choice Health, Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence MedAdvantage, Alignment Health Plan, EVHC-Aetna (Internal), UMR Behavioral Health, HealthSelect of Texas, Oscar Health Insurance, Providence Health Plan, Optum Behavioral Health, Tyson Health Plan (BAA), Asuris Northwest Health, United Behavioral Health, Kelsey Care Health Plans, Western Health Advantage, Health First Health Plans, Carelon Behavioral Health, LifeWise Assurance Company, Allegiance Behavioral Health, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Ventura County Health Care Plan, The Empire Plan/ New York State, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, Regence Blue Shield of Washington, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Lifewise Health Plan of Washington, Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, RGA - Regence Group Administrators, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, United HealthCare (UHC) of all states, Inercultural Physicians Network (IPN), Health Management Administrators - HMA, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio, Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah, HMA - Healthcare Management Administrators, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nevada, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts NVA, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska, Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (GatorCare), Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire, HMO Blue of Texas / Blue Cross & Blue Shield of TX, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York Empire