Monet Goldman

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

Monet Goldman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Monet is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Monet’s California license number is 122804, 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.

Monet Goldman has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Monet’s education and training include MS - Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, CSU East Bay; Associate Work - Uplift Family Services; Traineeship - Starlight Community Services; Internship - San Luis Obispo Hotline. Over that time, Monet has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+.

Monet Goldman works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, LGBTQ+, Men's Issues, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Monet spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Monet is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Monet Goldman draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Monet’s style is affirming, action-oriented, and direct. In Monet’s words: “We'll create sustainable goals that align with your values while riding with the ups and downs of that journey.”

Monet Goldman (he/him) offers therapy in English. Monet identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander and White. Monet provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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