Maria Gonzalez, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Maria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Maria is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Maria
- 14 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am passionate about helping clients through their journey, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, body image, and generational trauma. Knowledge is transformative in healing past generational traumas and guiding us through our recovery. It is important to develop positive coping skills that will take the place of negative coping strategies that only elicit new problems. I am bicultural and bilingual in Spanish, and coming from immigrant parents, I am sensitive to multicultural issues.
I enjoy working with a variety of issues and learning from people from diverse backgrounds. I am committed to helping individuals and families cope with their day-to-day difficulties. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for clients where they feel reassured that their voices are heard. I invite you to reach out and see if I may be of assistance to you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Licenses
Maria Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588845986.
- LCSW · California · LCSW 27110 · Renews June 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 Maria Gonzalez offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Maria Gonzalez works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Maria Gonzalez speak?
Maria Gonzalez speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Maria Gonzalez have?
Maria Gonzalez has 14 years of experience.
Where is Maria Gonzalez licensed to practice?
Maria Gonzalez is licensed to practice in California.
Does Maria Gonzalez accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Maria Gonzalez 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 Maria Gonzalez offer?
Maria Gonzalez offers clients Trauma-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
How can I communicate with Maria Gonzalez?
Maria Gonzalez can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Maria Gonzalez?
Just tap the CHAT 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.