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Alicia Melgoza

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
+ 1 other state
Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Alicia

I approach therapy with a down-to-earth, engaging style, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration. Together, we'll focus on how you relate to your thoughts and learn practical skills to handle life’s challenges. I emphasize learning tools and coping strategies for real progress. I’m collaborative, direct, and compassionate, offering honest insight with kindness. I help clients set clear goals, empowering them to “graduate” from therapy when ready. I support natural practices—like mindfulness meditation, physical activity, and social connections—that can be as effective as medication in reducing anxiety and depression.

Together, we'll focus on how you relate to your thoughts and learn practical skills to handle life’s challenges.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Instructive

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Connecticut and California residents

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Session Details

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Alicia Melgoza, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #82510 (exp December 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Alicia Melgoza accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Aetna, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Alicia Melgoza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Alicia is licensed to practice in Connecticut and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Alicia’s California license number is 82510, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Alicia Melgoza has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Alicia’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Denver. Over that time, Alicia has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students.

Alicia Melgoza works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Alicia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alicia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alicia Melgoza draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Alicia’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, challenging, and instructive. In Alicia’s words: “Together, we'll focus on how you relate to your thoughts and learn practical skills to handle life’s challenges.”

Alicia Melgoza (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alicia identifies as White.

Alicia Melgoza offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Alicia is licensed in Connecticut and California, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Alicia Melgoza is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alicia will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Alicia’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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