Maura Amaral, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Maura is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Maura is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish and Portuguese
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Maura
- 29 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I have over 20 years of experience empowering clients, teaching them coping skills, identifying distorted thinking, and triggers, and equipping them with tools and techniques that can be useful when they need to rescue themselves, helping them connect with their inner strength and see the diamond that they are. My approach is calm, empathetic, compassionate, client-led, trauma-informed, and Strengths-Based. If my client is open to trying different interventions, I am well-versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Mindfulness, Meditation, and Motivational Interviewing. I like prescribing movements such as yoga, movie therapy, and bibliotherapy as adjunct to therapy.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Harm Reduction
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strengths-Based
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Licenses
Maura Amaral's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437625571.
- LMFT · California · 117165 · Renews January 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 Maura Amaral offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Maura Amaral 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 Maura Amaral speak?
Maura Amaral speaks Spanish and Portuguese.
How many years of experience does Maura Amaral have?
Maura Amaral has 29 years of experience.
Where is Maura Amaral licensed to practice?
Maura Amaral is licensed to practice in California.
Does Maura Amaral accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Maura Amaral 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 Maura Amaral offer?
Maura Amaral offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
How can I communicate with Maura Amaral?
Maura Amaral 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 Maura Amaral?
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.