In 2018, Sandeep Acharya founded Octave with a clear vision: to build the kind of mental health system that everyone deserves. He recognized that the traditional mental health care model was broken - therapy was often prohibitively expensive, providers were burned out from administrative burdens, and finding the right therapist could feel like an insurmountable challenge. So he created Octave, a modern behavioral health practice that would set a new standard for care delivery.
What started as a mission to make high-quality therapy accessible has evolved into a comprehensive mental health platform operating across multiple states. Octave combines evidence-based therapies with thoughtful matching algorithms, connecting clients with carefully vetted therapists who truly understand their needs. The company partners with major insurance providers to ensure most clients pay an average of just $28 per session. But what really sets Octave apart is their commitment to measurable outcomes - they track progress at key moments throughout the therapy journey, and their data shows patients experience 30-40% more improvement in depression symptoms compared to other practices.