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Maria Sandoval

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Maria

I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician. My passion is to bring people healing, whether that is from a traumatic experience or one of life’s many stressors. My experience includes working with a diverse range of clients from different backgrounds and cultures, who are struggling with various mental health issues. I believe healing can come from both acceptance and change. Life is constantly changing, and therapy can provide individuals with the skills needed to cope with those challenges. My approach to treatment is straightforward and honest. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients to help them identify solutions to life stressors that will enhance their lives and relationships. I believe that vulnerability and collaboration in therapy helps people find and achieve their lives worth living. I like to integrate different techniques and modalities as they best fit each person, to help them reach their individual goals.

My passion is to bring people healing, whether that is from a traumatic experience or one of life’s many stressors.

Communication Style

  • Direct
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Maria Sandoval, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #102214 (exp July 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Maria Sandoval accepts Centivo, Aetna, Health Net, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, 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.

Maria Sandoval is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Maria is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Maria’s California license number is 102214, 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.

Maria Sandoval has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Maria’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Fresno Pacific University; MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Fresno Pacific University. Over that time, Maria has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community.

Maria Sandoval works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Maria spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Maria is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Maria Sandoval draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Maria’s style is direct, engaging, open-minded, solution-oriented, and warm. In Maria’s words: “My passion is to bring people healing, whether that is from a traumatic experience or one of life’s many stressors.”

Maria Sandoval (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish.

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