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Daniela Girbal

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Daniela

My areas of focus include - but are not limited to - depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, behavioral problems, life transitions, parenting, and relationship issues. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have experience providing individual and family psychotherapy. I have a background in the field of education and extensive experience working with adolescents and their families. I utilize an eclectic theoretical approach to therapy as every client is unique and one size does not fit all when approaching treatment. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process and feel honored to be part of my client's journeys of self-discovery and growth.

I utilize an eclectic theoretical approach to therapy as every client is unique and one size does not fit all when approaching treatment.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Florida and California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, reading, listening to music, walking my dog and spending time with friends & family.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#122392 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles Internship - Family Services of Santa Monica: A Division of Vista del Mar Child and Family Services MA - Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University

Daniela Girbal-Shilvarjo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #122392 (exp October 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

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

Daniela Girbal is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Daniela is licensed to practice in Florida and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Daniela’s California license number is 122392, 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.

Daniela Girbal has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Daniela’s education and training include BA - Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles; Internship - Family Services of Santa Monica: A Division of Vista del Mar Child and Family Services; MA - Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Daniela has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, and Students.

Daniela Girbal works with Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Daniela spends most of their clinical time. Daniela also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Daniela is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Daniela Girbal draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Daniela’s style is authentic, challenging, empowering, engaging, and warm. In Daniela’s words: “I utilize an eclectic theoretical approach to therapy as every client is unique and one size does not fit all when approaching treatment.”

Daniela Girbal (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Daniela identifies as Hispanic/Latinx, White, and Biracial/Multiracial.

Daniela Girbal offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Daniela is licensed in Florida and California, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Daniela Girbal is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Daniela 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 Daniela’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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