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Maya Holmes

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Maya

My style is rooted in intuitive knowledge and a firm belief that people have the innate wisdom and ability to help themselves arrive at healing, especially when addressing internal struggles and social influences. I am very client-centered and eclectic, orchestrating a collaborative approach that means a lot to me. I also consider the whole person, not only their internal struggles but also their social symbols in the world, which heavily influence their experiences as they walk through life. I love providing a safe and brave space for those not always seen or heard. Awareness is key; once you have that, you can decide which direction to go next. You have the magic and are the expert of you. My role is to help you tap into that magic to decode and unravel what it looks and feels like to operate and live from your highest self.

My style is rooted in intuitive knowledge with a firm belief that people have the innate wisdom and ability to help themselves arrive at healing.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Holistic
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Maya Holmes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #110464 (exp September 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Maya Holmes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Maya is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Maya’s California license number is 110464, 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.

Maya Holmes has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Maya’s education and training include BA - Broadcast Journalism, California State University, Los Angeles; MSW - Social Work, California State University Monterey Bay. Over that time, Maya has worked closely with BIPOC.

Maya Holmes works with BIPOC and specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, and Stress. These are the areas where Maya spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Maya is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Maya Holmes draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Maya’s style is action-oriented, empowering, engaging, holistic, and warm. In Maya’s words: “My style is rooted in intuitive knowledge with a firm belief that people have the innate wisdom and ability to help themselves arrive at healing.”

Maya Holmes (she/her) offers therapy in English. Maya identifies as Black.

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