Gisela Vega

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

Gisela Vega is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Gisela is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Gisela’s California license number is 32944, 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.

Gisela’s education and training include PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Immaculata University. Gisela Vega has worked closely with Latine Community and Immigrants.

Gisela Vega works with Latine Community and Immigrants and specializes in Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Life Transitions, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Gisela spends most of their clinical time. Gisela 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 Gisela is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Gisela Vega draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Relational. In sessions, Gisela’s style is affirming, action-oriented, and mindful. In Gisela’s words: “I am very gentle in my approach, even when we work through painful and uncomfortable issues.”

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

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