Jennifer Amaya Gonzalez

Jennifer Amaya Gonzalez accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, and Aetna. 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.

Jennifer Amaya Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Jennifer is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jennifer’s California license number is 86178, 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.

Jennifer Amaya Gonzalez has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Jennifer’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Jennifer has worked closely with BIPOC, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, Trans+, and LGBTQ+.

Jennifer Amaya Gonzalez works with BIPOC, Immigrants, Students, Latine Community, Trans+, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Trans+. These are the areas where Jennifer spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jennifer is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jennifer Amaya Gonzalez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jennifer’s style is affirming, authentic, creative, empowering, and holistic. In Jennifer’s words: “I am committed to creating a culturally humble, patient-centered, and affirming environment where clients feel safe exploring their experiences and personal narratives.”

Jennifer Amaya Gonzalez (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Jennifer identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Jennifer provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Jennifer Amaya Gonzalez offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Jennifer 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 Jennifer Amaya Gonzalez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jennifer 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 Jennifer’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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