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Magaly Zarate

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Magaly

I hope that therapy can be a place for self-exploration, self-connection, and self-actualization. As a therapist, I aim to provide a space where my clients feel safe and comfortable opening up. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the therapist and client relationship and I aim to be a safe container. There can be many reasons as to why you are seeking therapy and I am here along your journey. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed, and a Holistic approach when treating clients. I will help you become more aware, understand yourself better, and assist in helping you change your thought process.

I hope that therapy can be a place for self-exploration, self-connection, and self-actualization.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Exploratory
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • Immigrants

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LCSW87495 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, USC

Magaly Zarate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #LCSW87495 (exp January 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

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

Magaly Zarate is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Magaly is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Magaly’s California license number is LCSW87495, 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.

Magaly Zarate has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Magaly’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, USC. Over that time, Magaly has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Veterans, and Immigrants. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Magaly is part of that group.

Magaly Zarate works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Veterans, and Immigrants and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Magaly spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Magaly is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Magaly Zarate draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Magaly’s style is action-oriented, exploratory, and empowering. In Magaly’s words: “I hope that therapy can be a place for self-exploration, self-connection, and self-actualization.”

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

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