Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Ermelinda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Ermelinda is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Ermelinda
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Hello, I’m Ermelinda. Do you feel stuck, tired, or unable to function in your daily life? Are you struggling to balance work, relationships, and everything in between? Many people experience loss, grief, anxiety, stress, and depression, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to healing. Life is hard, and sometimes all you need is a little push. Together, we’ll explore ways to get your life back on track. This is a safe place for healing and growth, where I’ll meet you where you are—because therapy is your journey, and you’re in the driver’s seat.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licenses
Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588925507.
- LMFT · California · LMFT114812 · 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 Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza speak?
Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza have?
Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza has 6 years of experience.
Where is Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza licensed to practice?
Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza is licensed to practice in California.
Does Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza accept insurance?
Yes, Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza 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 Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza offer?
Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How do I get started with Ermelinda Gonzalez-Garza?
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.