Monica Martinez

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

Monica Martinez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Monica is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Monica’s California license number is 112675, 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.

Monica Martinez has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Monica’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Argosy University. Over that time, Monica has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, and Students.

Monica Martinez works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Monica spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Monica is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Monica Martinez draws on Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Monica’s style is authentic, challenging, engaging, and solution-oriented. In Monica’s words: “I believe therapy should be a space where you feel understood, supported, and encouraged to explore your strengths in a safe, welcoming environment where meaningful change can begin.”

Monica Martinez offers therapy in English and Spanish. Monica identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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