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Maral Malekian

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

14 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Maral

You want to feel heard but deep down you are struggling and it feels as if something is missing. Using a holistic, mindful approach to alleviate pain and unwanted symptoms, I can help guide you to build on self compassion and self-care. Working together we work toward improving anxiety, depressive symptoms, self-empowerment, self-esteem. I am a trauma certified CBT therapist. I utilize skills to help you feel more empowered and improve self-esteem and self-worth. I specialize in anxiety symptoms, anger management, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse and other trauma related symptoms.

I allow the client to lead the session, while being involved and providing tools to better their experience.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Empowering
  • Holistic
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy running, exercising, and hiking.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#52815 • California • LMFT

Education

MS - Psychology, Phillips Graduate Institute

Maral Malekian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #52815 (exp December 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Maral Malekian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Maral is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Maral’s California license number is 52815, 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.

Maral Malekian has been practicing therapy for 14 years. Maral’s education and training include MS - Psychology, Phillips Graduate Institute. Over that time, Maral has worked closely with BIPOC, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Maral is part of that group.

Maral Malekian works with BIPOC, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Maral spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Maral is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Maral Malekian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Maral’s style is authentic, empowering, holistic, open-minded, and warm. In Maral’s words: “I allow the client to lead the session, while being involved and providing tools to better their experience.”

Maral Malekian (she/her) offers therapy in English. Maral identifies as Middle Eastern and White.

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