Esmeralda Gonzalez

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

Esmeralda Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Esmeralda is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Esmeralda’s California license number is LCSW65205, 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.

Esmeralda Gonzalez has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Esmeralda’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Esmeralda has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Esmeralda is part of that group.

Esmeralda Gonzalez works with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, and Latine Community and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Esmeralda spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Esmeralda is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Esmeralda Gonzalez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Esmeralda’s style is authentic, empowering, engaging, and warm. In Esmeralda’s words: “My goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment.”

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

Esmeralda Gonzalez offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 448 E Foothill Blvd in San Dimas. Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda Gonzalez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda’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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