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Mya Painter

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

26 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Mya

As an LMFT with 20+ years of experience devoted to working with folks throughout their lifespan, I help clients find the preferred stories of their lives. I provide an open, all-inclusive spirit where change can be realized, strengths are celebrated and a warm and welcoming space awaits. I lean on a solution-focused lens to guide our dialogues and am informed by my mindfulness training to support you in leading a more balanced and healthy life. I bring a non-pathologizing, non-hierarchical perspective, where individual differences, diversity, and alternative ways of being are honored.

I bring a non-pathologizing, non-hierarchical perspective, where individual differences, diversity, and alternative ways of being are honored.

Communication Style

  • Holistic
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love going to the theater, visiting art exhibits, people watching at sidewalk cafes, practicing my Duolingo lessons, surrounding myself in nature, and taking long walks with my energetic puppy.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#MFC36948 • California • LMFT

Education

MS - Counseling Psychology, California State University, Northridge

Mya Painter, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #MFC36948 (exp February 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Mya Painter is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Mya is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Mya’s California license number is MFC36948, 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.

Mya Painter has been practicing therapy for 26 years. Mya’s education and training include MS - Counseling Psychology, California State University, Northridge. Over that time, Mya has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Mya is part of that group.

Mya Painter works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, and Panic, among other areas. These are the areas where Mya spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Mya is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Mya Painter draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Mya’s style is holistic, humorous, open-minded, solution-oriented, and warm. In Mya’s words: “I bring a non-pathologizing, non-hierarchical perspective, where individual differences, diversity, and alternative ways of being are honored.”

Mya Painter (she/her) offers therapy in English, Hebrew, and French. Mya identifies as White.

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