Shalini Mongia

Shalini Mongia accepts Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, 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.

Shalini Mongia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). SHALINI is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. SHALINI’s California license number is 49885, 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.

Shalini Mongia has been practicing therapy for 15 years. SHALINI’s education and training include MS - Counseling, California State University. Over that time, SHALINI has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and SHALINI is part of that group.

Shalini Mongia works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where SHALINI spends most of their clinical time. SHALINI 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 SHALINI is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Shalini Mongia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, SHALINI’s style is affirming, calming, empowering, exploratory, and solution-oriented. In SHALINI’s words: “Together, we address concerns by exploring any stressors, habits, doubts, experiences, and patterns impacting your life.”

Shalini Mongia offers therapy in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. SHALINI identifies as South Asian. SHALINI provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Shalini Mongia offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 3189 Danville Blvd in Alamo. SHALINI 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 Shalini Mongia is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. SHALINI 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 SHALINI’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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