Ramona Benner, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Ramona is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Ramona is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Ramona
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ identified folx, highly empathic or sensitive individuals (HSPs), and those who are dealing with the impacts of antagonistic or high-conflict individuals. I offer a supportive and affirming space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find a way forward that fits your unique circumstances. My work is trauma-informed, with care rooted in your lived experience, values, and sense of identity.
I show up with warmth, compassion, and authenticity as we explore what has been weighing on you. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed or seeking deeper understanding and healing, we can move at your pace toward clarity and greater self-trust.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Healthnet
- MHN
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Licenses
Ramona Benner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366080236.
- LMFT · California · 127620 · Renews August 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ramona Benner offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Ramona Benner works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Ramona Benner speak?
Ramona Benner speaks English.
How many years of experience does Ramona Benner have?
Ramona Benner has 5 years of experience.
Where is Ramona Benner licensed to practice?
Ramona Benner is licensed to practice in California.
Does Ramona Benner accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Ramona Benner accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Ramona Benner accept insurance?
Yes, Ramona Benner accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna, Healthnet, and MHN.
Does Ramona Benner accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Ramona Benner does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Ramona Benner offer?
Ramona Benner offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
How do I get started with Ramona Benner?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.