Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

12 Endorsed

Santa Clara, CA 95050

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You're not alone in feeling the lasting impacts of stress, abuse, and neglect. Such hardships can often manifest in our lives as depression, anxiety, anger, or low self-esteem. Through therapy, we'll embark on a journey to navigate these difficult emotions, build your confidence, and help you express yourself authentically. If low motivation, worry, or stress has been weighing you down, consider therapy not merely as a solution but as a catalyst for growth.

You may have felt the need to suppress your emotions and neglect your own needs in the past, a common coping mechanism that may feel safe but can lead to inner turmoil. In therapy, we'll replace those barriers with a secure and compassionate environment designed just for you. Here, you'll be free to express your feelings at your own pace.

Together, we will embark on a transformative journey to unravel those old, harmful habits that have been holding you back. With care, understanding, and guidance, we'll cultivate a more forgiving and gentle relationship with yourself. This isn't just therapy; it's an opportunity, a chance to change, grow, and lead an authentic life.

Call or Email Video Game Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (408) 874-8158

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Clara, CA 95050

(408) 874-8158

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Offering video therapy sessions for those in California, Arizona, and Vermont.

I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Autism

$185 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Clara, CA 95050

(408) 874-8158

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Offering video therapy sessions for those in California, Arizona, and Vermont.

I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Autism

$185 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $185
Couple Sessions $185
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

Anthem | Elevance
Beacon Health Options | Carelon
Blue Cross
Cigna and Evernorth
Modern Health
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
Spring Health EAP
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I provide a Superbill receipt for clients to receive 50-100 percent reimbursement from their insurance, depending on their PPO plan.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

I provide a Superbill receipt for clients to receive 50-100 percent reimbursement from their insurance, depending on their PPO plan.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Qualifications

Marriage & Family Therapist: Monet Goldman

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT122804 Monet Goldman
In Practice for 7 Years
License: Vermont 100.0134107TELE / 2022
License: Florida TPMF1330 / 2024
Attended CSUEB, M.S. Counseling, Graduated 2018

Helping guide you towards personal growth and level up in the game of life.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Helping guide you towards personal growth and level up in the game of life.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
ADHD
Autism

Expertise

Asperger's Syndrome
Body Positivity
Career Counseling
Child
Depression
Gambling
Grief
LGBTQ+
Men's Issues
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Actualization (Building A Meaningful Life)
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Testing and Evaluation
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Video Game Addiction

In our initial sessions, we'll explore your unique situation, your feelings, and your goals. A typical treatment plan may involve personalized strategies, tools, and exercises tailored to your needs, ensuring that we're working together.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

12 Endorsements

Charity Hernandez

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Monet is very empathetic, compassionate and knowledgeable. His unique take on the approach to therapy is commendable and brilliant as it offers a more suitable way to connect with clients.

Louis Yeng-lo Lee

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT

Monet's insight and supportive nature has been invaluable during my time in private practice. Their ability to attune to clients and supervisees alike help many feel seen and heard.

Samantha Mero

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, PMH-C

Monet is a truly warm, caring, and knowledgeable therapist. He has found a special niche to help those who have physical disabilities, are experimenting with gender, or who just struggle to talk about feelings.

Dexter Mai

Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW

I met Monet when he was freshly licensed; his passion for providing outstanding care to clients and critical supervision to his associates has been cutting-edge and top within the field. Working with him is one of the best decisions you can possibly make.

Jackie Saldana

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA , AMFT

Monet is a warm, encouraging, and professional therapist with a lot of compassion for his clients.

Luis Cardozo

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Monet offers innovative therapy, customizing sessions to each client's unique needs.

Anna Sasser-Christian

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am grateful to have Monet as a person to refer to in the Bay Area. He's kind, professional, and has created an intentional therapy service that is so well thought out. When families call into my practice with kids who are struggling to connect socially,

Shayan Firoz Rahman

Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW

Monet is a brilliant therapist. He shows a lot of compassion for his clients.

Rob Nganga & Therapy for Peace of Mind

Marriage & Family Therapist

Talking with Monet was a great experience. He really helped me understand the issues I had been dealing with and how I can best address them. Monet always made me feel safe to be vulnerable and dive deep into issues I had previously ignored. As a young man...

Felix Moreau

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

As someone on the ground floor of the emerging modality of video game therapy, Monet is uniquely suited to work with a wide range of clients that would traditionally struggle with online therapy — including tweens, teens and young adults.

Yvonne Judge

Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, CCHt, MAMFT

Annelise Miller

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Japanese

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Japanese

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Feminist
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Multicultural
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused
Trauma Focused CBT

Meeting you where you're at today, has been helpful for many people that may feel lost in therapy.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Meeting you where you're at today, has been helpful for many people that may feel lost in therapy.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Groups

Gamer Group Therapy

Hosted by

Monet Goldman

1) Practice social, communication, and coping skills in a virtual and gaming setting. 2) Learn to open up, build connections, and create memories with your peers. 3) Cultivate awareness of healthy technology use.

Expertise

ADHD

Anxiety

Depression

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy

Age

Preteen

Session Cost

$80-$90

Group Meets

Every Fri 3:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Location

Video Game Counseling

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Email Monet Goldman about this group or call - (408) 874-8158

Location

Primary Location

Santa Clara, CA 95050

(408) 874-8158

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Website

Additional Location

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

(408) 874-8158

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Offering video therapy sessions for those in California, Arizona, and Vermont.

Call for a free consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Offering video therapy sessions for those in California, Arizona, and Vermont.

Call for a free consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Video Game Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT