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Nancy Gallegos

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

16 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Nancy

Many challenges people face are shaped by how they interpret and respond to life experiences. When stress, painful events, or long-standing patterns begin to affect mood, relationships, or daily life, it can feel overwhelming to navigate alone. My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in your strengths. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies, we will work together in a supportive, nonjudgmental space to build insight, develop effective tools, and support lasting emotional well-being.

I believe that people's emotions and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions and interpretation of events.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Creative
  • Holistic
  • Instructive

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Watching movies, exploring new restaurants, and traveling

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#48098 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology and Child Development, California State University, Northridge MA - Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University

Nancy Gallegos, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #48098 (exp August 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Nancy Gallegos accepts Health Net, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, 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.

Nancy Gallegos is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Nancy is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Nancy’s California license number is 48098, 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.

Nancy Gallegos has been practicing therapy for 16 years. Nancy’s education and training include BA - Psychology and Child Development, California State University, Northridge; MA - Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Nancy has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Nancy is part of that group.

Nancy Gallegos works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Nancy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Nancy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Nancy Gallegos draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Nancy’s style is action-oriented, authentic, creative, holistic, and instructive. In Nancy’s words: “I believe that people's emotions and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions and interpretation of events.”

Nancy Gallegos (she/her) offers therapy in English. Nancy identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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