Joanna Garay, LPCC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Joanna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Joanna is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Joanna
- 2 years' experience
- Female
- LPCC
If you’re struggling with attachment issues, life transitions, trauma, racial stress, addiction, anxiety, or depression, you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re feeling misunderstood, isolated, or like a burden to those around you, I am here to hold space for you. Sometimes life feels dark, stagnant, or far from what we expected, and simple reassurance isn’t enough. I can help you process emotions, gain new perspectives, and develop tools to help life feel meaningful again. Healing takes time, space, and support. I offer services in both Spanish and English.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Joanna Garay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922553403.
- LPCC · California · 18265 · Renews December 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 Joanna Garay offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Joanna Garay works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Joanna Garay speak?
Joanna Garay speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Joanna Garay have?
Joanna Garay has 2 years of experience.
Where is Joanna Garay licensed to practice?
Joanna Garay is licensed to practice in California.
Does Joanna Garay accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Joanna Garay 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 Joanna Garay accept insurance?
Yes, Joanna Garay accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Joanna Garay accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Joanna Garay 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 Joanna Garay offer?
Joanna Garay offers clients Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Joanna Garay?
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.