Manoj Sharma

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

Manoj Sharma is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Manoj Kumar is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Manoj Kumar’s California license number is LMFT125691, 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.

Manoj Sharma has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Manoj Kumar’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Antioch University. Over that time, Manoj Kumar has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and Latine Community.

Manoj Sharma works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and Latine Community and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Panic, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Manoj Kumar spends most of their clinical time. Manoj Kumar also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Manoj Kumar is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Manoj Sharma draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Manoj Kumar’s style is calming, creative, engaging, holistic, and solution-oriented. In Manoj Kumar’s words: “I am also passionate about supporting diverse populations, honoring each person’s unique cultural background. I look forward to partnering with you on your path to wellness.”

Manoj Sharma (he/him) offers therapy in English and Hindi. Manoj Kumar identifies as South Asian.

Manoj Sharma offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 301 S Miller St in Santa Maria. Manoj Kumar 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 Manoj Sharma is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Manoj Kumar 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 Manoj Kumar’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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