Maria Castaneda Sandoval, LMFT, CA

About Maria Castaneda Sandoval

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Integrative

Existential

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maria Castaneda Sandoval

I believe that we all hold the power within us to overcome life’s challenges. My focus is to support our clients’ abilities to prosper and live the lives they deserve through clinical knowledge of mental health symptoms and symptom management, combined with my previous experience. Welcome, I’m Maria Castaneda, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic. No. 132248) and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (Lic. No. 7491). I obtained my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Palo Alto University. I’m licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and am currently working toward licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor. I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and children ranging from ages 5 to 17, providing therapy in both English and Spanish. I believe each client and their difficulties are unique and should be treated as such within the therapeutic alliance. I enjoy interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and learning about each fascinating culture. My clinical experience is integrative, grounded in a humanistic approach to therapeutic relationships, combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I perform therapy as an integrative therapist. I focus on the needs of my clients to determine the best therapeutic approach. I find this approach for treatment to be most beneficial for my clients growth in their journey.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Therapy begins with building trust and an alliance with your therapist. Once the therapeutic relationship is established, the client and therapist will work together to reach the clients goals. The process of therapy begins with an intake session to determine wellness of fit. Once that has been established, talk therapy occurs once a week for approximately 60 minutes.

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In-network insurances

Maria Castaneda Sandoval, LMFT has +4 in-network plans.

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $165-200 for 60 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

More information on payments and coverage

Please note: Our practice is out-of-network with Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente insurance. Please review your benefits before booking with these carriers and please note that Kaiser Permanente insurance requires a preauthorization before your appointment. Thank you!

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Dr. Dana Girard and Associates

Education and training

Palo Alto University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1871122986

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Maria Castaneda Sandoval?

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Is Maria Castaneda Sandoval accepting new patients?

Maria Castaneda Sandoval generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Maria Castaneda Sandoval's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Maria Castaneda Sandoval work with?

Maria Castaneda Sandoval works with Dr. Dana Girard and Associates.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Castaneda Sandoval?

Maria Castaneda Sandoval frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Castaneda Sandoval on their profile.