Sharon Johnson-Magar

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

Sharon Johnson-Magar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Sharon is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sharon’s California license number is MFT 32782, 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.

Sharon Johnson-Magar has been practicing therapy for 32 years. Sharon’s education and training include MA - Psychology, Sierra University. Over that time, Sharon has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, and Blended families. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Sharon is part of that group.

Sharon Johnson-Magar works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, and Blended families and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Sharon spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sharon is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sharon Johnson-Magar draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sharon’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, humorous, and mindful. In Sharon’s words: “I believe in the power of empathy and understanding to foster growth and healing.”

Sharon Johnson-Magar (she/her) offers therapy in English. Sharon identifies as White.

Sharon Johnson-Magar offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 2510 Main St in Santa Monica. Sharon 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 Sharon Johnson-Magar is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Sharon 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 Sharon’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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