Malena Puentes, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Malena is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Malena is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Malena
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I use an eclectic approach that creates a safe, healing space that includes the client’s needs. I soundly believe that if you can change your thoughts, you can change how you feel and improve the overall quality of your life. We are meant to have fulfilling lives. My goal is to assist clients recognized the strengths that they naturally hold while helping them feel encouraged and supported through this journey of personal growth. I believe therapy is a journey of self-discovery of one’s underlying issues and an opportunity to see the unique potential of resiliency and empowerment they hold. It is never too late to regain control of your life and gain the utmost self-awareness.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Licenses
Malena Puentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023224946.
- LMFT · California · 40839 · Renews February 2026
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 Malena Puentes offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Malena Puentes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Malena Puentes speak?
Malena Puentes speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Malena Puentes have?
Malena Puentes has 17 years of experience.
Where is Malena Puentes licensed to practice?
Malena Puentes is licensed to practice in California.
Does Malena Puentes accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Malena Puentes 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 Malena Puentes offer?
Malena Puentes offers clients Mindfulness Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
How can I communicate with Malena Puentes?
Malena Puentes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Malena Puentes?
Just tap the CHAT 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. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.