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Maryann Vaz

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

22 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Maryann

My immigrant background as a woman of color has enhanced my cultural sensitivity to minority clients. YOU are unique and know yourself best. You already have the answers to the challenges you are facing deep within you. I am here to provide a safe and caring space for you to uncover those answers. You have taken the very courageous action of reaching out for support. I want you to feel comfortable talking to me about anything. I will actively listen with empathy and acceptance. My goal is to help you gain the tools and skills to feel better about yourself and to develop a more positive outlook on life.

My goal is to help you gain the tools and skills to feel better about yourself and to develop a more positive outlook on life.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Direct
  • Engaging
  • Instructive

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Being outdoors at the beach, scenic areas amidst nature, hiking, reading, and connecting with friends and family via phone.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LCS21566 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Welfare, UCLA

Maryann Vaz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #LCS21566 (exp January 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Maryann Vaz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Maryann is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Maryann’s California license number is LCS21566, 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.

Maryann Vaz has been practicing therapy for 22 years. Maryann’s education and training include MSW - Social Welfare, UCLA. Over that time, Maryann has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Maryann is part of that group.

Maryann Vaz works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Maryann spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Maryann is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Maryann Vaz draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Maryann’s style is authentic, calming, direct, engaging, and instructive. In Maryann’s words: “My goal is to help you gain the tools and skills to feel better about yourself and to develop a more positive outlook on life.”

Maryann Vaz (she/her) offers therapy in English. Maryann identifies as South Asian.

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