Shobana Murugiah, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Talkspace
At a glance
Shobana is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Shobana is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Colorado, Washington, and 1 more
More about Shobana
- 4 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
Welcome! In my practice, I’m dedicated to honoring the complexity of each individual’s experience while empowering growth and healing. Specializing in trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, racial-identity, women's issues, acculturation, and sexuality, I understand the profound impact of intersectionality on our lives. In our sessions, I strive to provide a warm, inclusive environment while embracing openness and meeting you where you’re at. Sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals by blending evidence-based techniques with a person-centered perspective. I look forward to working together!
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Allegiance
- Afterwood Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- Asuris
- AvMed
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- BridgeSpan
- Anthem
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- District 9
- EmblemHealth
- First Choice Health
- Health First
- Health Management Administrators
- HealthSelect of Texas
- Horizon NJ
- Intercultural Physicians Network
- Kelsey Care
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medica
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Premera Blue Cross of Washington
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sutter Health Plan
- Tricare
- Tyson Health Plan
- UMR
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Health Advantage
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally focused
- Existential
- Family systems
- Family/maritial
- Feminist therapy
- Gottman method
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-centered/Rogerian therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Somatic
- Trauma focused
Licenses
Shobana Murugiah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558950683.
- LMHC · Colorado
- LMHC · Washington
- LMHC · Wyoming
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
- Convenient.
- Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
- Available now.
- No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.
Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.
Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Shobana Murugiah offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Shobana Murugiah 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 Shobana Murugiah speak?
Shobana Murugiah speaks English.
How many years of experience does Shobana Murugiah have?
Shobana Murugiah has 4 years of experience.
Where is Shobana Murugiah licensed to practice?
Shobana Murugiah is licensed to practice in Colorado, Washington, and Wyoming.
Does Shobana Murugiah accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Shobana Murugiah 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 Shobana Murugiah accept insurance?
Yes, Shobana Murugiah accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.
Does Shobana Murugiah accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Shobana Murugiah accepts 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 Shobana Murugiah offer?
Shobana Murugiah offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Shobana Murugiah?
Shobana Murugiah 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 Shobana Murugiah?
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 the Talkspace website to start your therapy journey.