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Michelle Gonzales

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Michelle

Since becoming a mother, I have focused on supporting mothers through the transition into motherhood as well as navigating the ups and downs that come with reparenting ourselves while raising children. I have a passion for providing effective, evidence-based care which will allow you to build resilience and learn not only about yourself but also take away tangible skills you can continue to utilize after services have come to an end. I pride myself on creating a comfortable and safe environment for my clients to open up and process emotions. I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you to create and meet your goals.

I pride myself on creating a comfortable and safe environment for my clients to open up and process emotions.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

My time outside of work is spent with my husband, 2 young children, and our dog. I enjoy being outside, reading, practicing yoga, and binging shows on Netflix after the babies are asleep.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#125048 • California • LMFT

Education

MS - Counseling, Marriage Family and Child Counseling Option, California State University, Fresno

Michelle Gonzales, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #125048 (exp March 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Michelle Gonzales is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Michelle is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Michelle’s California license number is 125048, 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.

Michelle Gonzales has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Michelle’s education and training include MS - Counseling, Marriage Family and Child Counseling Option, California State University, Fresno. Over that time, Michelle has worked closely with Parents.

Michelle Gonzales works with Parents and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Michelle spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Michelle is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michelle Gonzales draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Michelle’s style is calming, exploratory, holistic, solution-oriented, and warm. In Michelle’s words: “I pride myself on creating a comfortable and safe environment for my clients to open up and process emotions.”

Michelle Gonzales (she/her) offers therapy in English. Michelle identifies as Hispanic/Latinx and White.

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