Paul Maldonado

Paul Maldonado accepts Aetna, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Paul Maldonado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Paul is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Paul’s California license number is 102948, 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.

Paul Maldonado has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Paul’s education and training include BA - Psychology, California State University San Bernardino; MSW - Social Work, California State University San Bernardino. Over that time, Paul has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, and Students.

Paul Maldonado works with Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Conflict, Men's Issues, Personality Disorders, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Paul spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Paul is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Paul Maldonado draws on Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Paul’s style is affirming, authentic, energetic, mindful, and solution-oriented. In Paul’s words: “My goal is to help my clients feel understood while collaborating to remove barriers.”

Paul Maldonado (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Paul identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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