Michelle Funez Arteaga

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

Michelle Funez Arteaga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Michelle is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Michelle’s California license number is 23452, 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.

Michelle Funez Arteaga has been practicing therapy for 20 years. Michelle’s education and training include BA - Psychology, University of Hawaii; MSW - Social Work, San Francisco State University. Over that time, Michelle has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Michelle is part of that group.

Michelle Funez Arteaga works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, and Substance Use, among other areas. These are the areas where Michelle spends most of their clinical time. Michelle 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 Michelle is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michelle Funez Arteaga draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Michelle’s style is action-oriented, authentic, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Michelle’s words: “My approach is person-centered, with an emphasis on evidence-based interventions from cognitive behavior therapy.”

Michelle Funez Arteaga (she/her) offers therapy in English. Michelle identifies as Hispanic/Latinx and White.

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