Allyson Moncada

Allyson Moncada accepts Aetna, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Allyson Moncada is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Allyson is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Allyson’s California license number is 91044, 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.

Allyson Moncada has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Allyson’s education and training include MS - Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary. Over that time, Allyson has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Allyson is part of that group.

Allyson Moncada works with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, and Phobias, among other areas. These are the areas where Allyson spends most of their clinical time. Allyson also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Allyson is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Allyson Moncada draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Allyson’s style is authentic, engaging, holistic, instructive, and warm. In Allyson’s words: “I strive to stay attuned, supporting and gently challenging clients throughout the therapy process.”

Allyson Moncada (she/her) offers therapy in English. Allyson identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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