Kathleen Maldonado, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Kathleen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Kathleen is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Kathleen
- 4 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Do you struggle with abandonment wounds that affect your ability to form healthy relationships? Have you been feeling stuck between the past and future, unable to move forward? I understand the feelings of loneliness and isolation—they can be overwhelming, and you don’t have to stay there. Using holistic practices ranging from inner child healing to trauma processing, I work with you to heal and move forward. I look forward to guiding you on your path to wellness and growth.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (COE)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Kathleen Maldonado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194296889.
- LMFT · California · LMFT131728 · Renews March 2028
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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kathleen Maldonado offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Kathleen Maldonado works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Kathleen Maldonado speak?
Kathleen Maldonado speaks English.
How many years of experience does Kathleen Maldonado have?
Kathleen Maldonado has 4 years of experience.
Where is Kathleen Maldonado licensed to practice?
Kathleen Maldonado is licensed to practice in California.
Does Kathleen Maldonado accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Kathleen Maldonado 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 Kathleen Maldonado accept insurance?
Yes, Kathleen Maldonado accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, and Cigna.
Does Kathleen Maldonado accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Kathleen Maldonado 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 Kathleen Maldonado offer?
Kathleen Maldonado offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Kathleen Maldonado?
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.