Celia Sandoval

Celia Sandoval accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. 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.

Celia Sandoval is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Celia is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Celia’s California license number is 153915, 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.

Celia Sandoval has been practicing therapy for 1 year. Celia’s education and training include MS -Marriage, Family and Child Therapy, University of Phoenix. Over that time, Celia has worked closely with Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Blended families, and Students.

Celia Sandoval works with Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Celia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Celia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Celia Sandoval draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Celia’s style is authentic, calming, holistic, solution-oriented, and warm. In Celia’s words: “I strive to meet you where you are while empowering you to move toward healing, growth, and greater emotional well-being.”

Celia Sandoval (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Celia identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Celia Sandoval offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 311 F St in Chula Vista. Celia is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Celia Sandoval is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Celia 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 Celia’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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