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

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Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Available both in-person and online
2010 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95050
You’ve been carrying a lot, navigating anxiety, depression, and burnout. I'd like you to know this is a safe place to be different. I've helped many that have felt different (or are neurodivergent with ADHD and/or Autism), feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of their emotions. I can like to help you with the anxiety that won’t quiet down, stress that builds from work or relationships, maybe even a sense of disconnection from the things you once enjoyed. You’re ready to understand yourself, rebuild balance, and find meaning again, without losing the creative, curious parts of you that make life worth living.
I combine talk therapy with ACT, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused CBT—plus video games as creative tools for emotional insight and connection. I work with your creativity and unique needs to build coping skills, explore meaning, and practice healthier ways to manage stress, relationships, and identity.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating or clinical. It can be a space where you feel seen and supported for who you are. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, or relationships, we’ll work together to help you reconnect with what matters most. You don’t have to do it alone; let’s start.
Call or Video Game Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (408) 874-8158

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2010 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, CA 95050 map

(408) 874-8158

1650 Zanker Road

Suite 135

San Jose, CA 95112 map

Website
Offering video therapy sessions for those in California, Florida, and Vermont.
I specialize in Anxiety, Autism and ADHD 
$210 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (408) 874-8158
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2010 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, CA 95050 map

(408) 874-8158

1650 Zanker Road

Suite 135

San Jose, CA 95112 map

Website
Offering video therapy sessions for those in California, Florida, and Vermont.
I specialize in Anxiety, Autism and ADHD 
$210 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $210
  • Couple Sessions $210
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Modern Health
  • Modern Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Spring Health EAP
  • Surest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I provide a Superbill receipt for clients to receive 50-100 percent reimbursement from their insurance, depending on their PPO plan.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158
"
I provide a Superbill receipt for clients to receive 50-100 percent reimbursement from their insurance, depending on their PPO plan.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Monet Goldman

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT122804 Monet Goldman
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended CSUEB, M.S. Counseling, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Vermont 100.0134107TELE / 2022
  • License: Florida TPMF1330 / 2024
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I blend talk therapy with video games to help clients build insight, healthy habits, and emotional connection. This approach helps teens and adults, including those in the gaming industry, open up, manage stress, and practice new coping and relationship skills in a relatable way.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158
"
I blend talk therapy with video games to help clients build insight, healthy habits, and emotional connection. This approach helps teens and adults, including those in the gaming industry, open up, manage stress, and practice new coping and relationship skills in a relatable way.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Child
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • 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
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I help clients facing anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges learn practical tools to calm the mind, shift unhelpful thinking, and reconnect with meaning and motivation. Together, we'll set clear goals, build coping skills, and create lasting change so you can feel more grounded, confident, and fulfilled.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158
"
I help clients facing anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges learn practical tools to calm the mind, shift unhelpful thinking, and reconnect with meaning and motivation. Together, we'll set clear goals, build coping skills, and create lasting change so you can feel more grounded, confident, and fulfilled.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

8 Endorsements

Felix Moreau
Felix Moreau
Marriage & Family TherapistMAMFT
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.
Rob Nganga & Therapy for Peace of Mind
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...
Luis Cardozo
Luis Cardozo
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Monet offers innovative therapy, customizing sessions to each client's unique needs.
Jackie Saldana
Jackie Saldana
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMA AMFT
Monet is a warm, encouraging, and professional therapist with a lot of compassion for his clients.
Dexter Mai
Dexter Mai
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSWABSCHT
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.
Samantha Mero
Samantha Mero
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWEMDRPMH-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.
Louis Yeng-lo Lee
Louis Yeng-lo Lee
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
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.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Japanese

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

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
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I use a variety of therapy styles to help you build insight, find practical strategies, and move toward healing. Sessions are active, collaborative, and focused on helping you live with greater clarity, purpose, and emotional freedom.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158
"
I use a variety of therapy styles to help you build insight, find practical strategies, and move toward healing. Sessions are active, collaborative, and focused on helping you live with greater clarity, purpose, and emotional freedom.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 874-8158

Location

Primary Location

2010 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, CA 95050

(408) 874-8158

Additional Location

1650 Zanker Road

Suite 135

San Jose, CA 95112

(408) 874-8158
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Offering video therapy sessions for those in California, Florida, and Vermont.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (408) 874-8158
"
Offering video therapy sessions for those in California, Florida, and Vermont.
Photo of Monet Goldman - Video Game Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Video Game Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (408) 874-8158