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Gabriela Fernandez

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Gabriela

In my practice, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship issues, or other life challenges, I am here to help you develop strategies and provide you with resources to help you move forward. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationship issues, burnout, self-esteem, and self-discovery. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I draw from a variety of evidence-based techniques, and customize to each client's unique needs while prioritizing and creating a warm, supportive environment for all clients.

My style of treatment is collaborative and goal-oriented, with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Challenging
  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Running, teaching group fitness, and listening to true crime podcasts.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT92401 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology, Biola University MA - Marriage Family Therapy, Hope International University

Gabriela Fernandez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT92401 (exp February 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

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

Gabriela Fernandez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Gabriela is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Gabriela’s California license number is LMFT92401, 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.

Gabriela Fernandez has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Gabriela’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Biola University; MA - Marriage Family Therapy, Hope International University. Over that time, Gabriela has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Gabriela is part of that group.

Gabriela Fernandez works with Parents and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Gabriela spends most of their clinical time. Gabriela also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Gabriela is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Gabriela Fernandez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Gabriela’s style is action-oriented, challenging, direct, empowering, and solution-oriented. In Gabriela’s words: “My style of treatment is collaborative and goal-oriented, with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach.”

Gabriela Fernandez (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Gabriela identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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