Gaby Pena

Gaby Pena accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, 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.

Gaby Pena is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Guadalupe Gabriela is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Guadalupe Gabriela’s California license number is 112939, 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.

Gaby Pena has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Guadalupe Gabriela’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Antioch University. Over that time, Guadalupe Gabriela has worked closely with Latine Community.

Gaby Pena works with Latine Community and specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Guadalupe Gabriela spends most of their clinical time. Guadalupe Gabriela also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Guadalupe Gabriela is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Gaby Pena draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Guadalupe Gabriela’s style is affirming, direct, empowering, engaging, and solution-oriented. In Guadalupe Gabriela’s words: “I’m committed to providing effective, compassionate care and offer both in-person and virtual sessions to ensure accessibility and convenience.”

Gaby Pena (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Guadalupe Gabriela identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Gaby Pena offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1672 W Ave J. in Lancaster. Guadalupe Gabriela 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 Gaby Pena is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Guadalupe Gabriela 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 Guadalupe Gabriela’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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