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Heather St. Jean-Garcia

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

13 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Heather

I am a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I support my clients in developing self-awareness and insight to create a balance between mind, body, and spirit. I take a client-centered/humanistic approach in therapy, collaborating with my clients to help create positive change. I use a strength-based approach to empower clients in developing strong coping skills. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere where my clients can open up and talk.

I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere where my clients can open up and talk.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Humorous
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Experienced with

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

4730 Palm Ave
Suite 211, La Mesa, California 91941

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I am a wife and mommy to identical twin girls. I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, whether that be scootering around the neighborhood or going on nature walks with my daughters. It is refreshing for me to be outside. I enjoy traveling and seeing new places, and even ventured to Europe for a month-long adventure while my husband was assigned work there when my girls were just 2 years old. I strongly believe in the power of community and getting out of the house to survive parenthood with young children.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#53811 • California • LMFT

Education

PsyD - Marriage in Family Therapy , Alliant International University

Heather St Jean-Garcia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #53811 (exp June 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Heather St. Jean-Garcia accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Heather St. Jean-Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Heather is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Heather’s California license number is 53811, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Heather St. Jean-Garcia has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Heather’s education and training include PsyD - Marriage in Family Therapy , Alliant International University. Over that time, Heather has worked closely with Parents, Blended families, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Heather is part of that group.

Heather St. Jean-Garcia works with Parents, Blended families, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, OCD, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Self-Harm, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Heather spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Heather is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Heather St. Jean-Garcia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Heather’s style is affirming, authentic, humorous, and warm. In Heather’s words: “I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere where my clients can open up and talk.”

Heather St. Jean-Garcia (she/her) offers therapy in English. Heather identifies as White. Heather provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Heather St. Jean-Garcia offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 4730 Palm Ave in La Mesa. Heather is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Heather St. Jean-Garcia is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Heather will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Heather’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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