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Alyson Sandoval

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Alyson

I love offering a safe and supportive space to process relationships, anxiety, depression, and other difficulties that can come as you navigate life and the constant changes and shifts that occur. My goal is to provide you with skills and perspective as you work towards your best self. I primarily use talk therapy and lean towards a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered approach in my technique, but often shake things up depending on your needs. I love working with clients to discover and focus on strengths and solutions. I am passionate about working with adults going through life transitions.

My goal is to provide you with skills and perspective as you work towards your best self.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Casual
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love spending time in nature on walks, hikes, or gardening. I believe sunshine feeds the soul. I enjoy spending time with family and friends having dinners and game nights or a cozy night reading or binge-watching a good show.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#135085 • California • LMFT

Education

MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, Sacramento State University

Alyson Sandoval, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #135085 (exp October 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Alyson Sandoval accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Prime Health, Health Net, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, 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.

Alyson Sandoval is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Alyson is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alyson’s California license number is 135085, 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.

Alyson Sandoval has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Alyson’s education and training include MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, Sacramento State University. Over that time, Alyson has worked closely with Parents and Students.

Alyson Sandoval works with Parents and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Alyson spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alyson is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alyson Sandoval draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alyson’s style is calming, casual, humorous, open-minded, and warm. In Alyson’s words: “My goal is to provide you with skills and perspective as you work towards your best self.”

Alyson Sandoval (she/her) offers therapy in English. Alyson identifies as White.

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