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Juana Gonzalez

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Juana

I draw from person-centered and holistic approaches to create a safe, compassionate space for healing. I believe each individual holds the capacity for growth, and I honor that by fostering a therapeutic relationship built on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. My work is holistic and attuned to the emotional, physical, and relational dimensions of wellness. I integrate CBT, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and lifestyle awareness to help clients build balance, resilience, and deeper self-understanding.

I believe each individual holds the capacity for growth, and I honor that by fostering a therapeutic relationship built on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Engaging
  • Holistic
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Caregiver Burnout
  • Cultural Issues/Racial Stress
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict (1 adult in session)

Focus Areas

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of my clinical work, I’m deeply committed to my own journey of spiritual development and holistic wellness. My Christian faith guides both my personal growth and the way I hold space for others—with compassion, integrity, and hope. I believe that tending to my emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being allows me to show up fully for my clients and community. This ongoing practice of self-care and reflection enriches my private practice, where I integrate person-centered and holistic approaches to support healing, balance, and meaningful connection.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#89467 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Cal State University

Juana Gonzalez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #89467 (exp June 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Juana Gonzalez accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, 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.

Juana Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Juana is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Juana’s California license number is 89467, 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.

Juana Gonzalez has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Juana’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Cal State University. Over that time, Juana has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Juana Gonzalez works with Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Juana spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Juana is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Juana Gonzalez draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Juana’s style is affirming, engaging, holistic, and open-minded. In Juana’s words: “I believe each individual holds the capacity for growth, and I honor that by fostering a therapeutic relationship built on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.”

Juana Gonzalez offers therapy in English and Spanish. Juana identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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