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Fatima Garnica

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

13 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Fatima

During my career in community mental health, I provided treatment for various mental health disorders such as; anxiety, depression, adjustment, phase of life changes, ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Chronic Trauma, Burnout, Family and interpersonal issues, relationship issues, Cultural Issues/Racial Trauma, Grief, Family and Individual counseling for children, adults and older adults, acculturation issues, stage of life transitions, OCD, Panic Disorders, Personality disorders, phobias, sexual trauma, History of Domestic Violence, chronic stress, women's issues, parenting issues, child-parent relationships issues, blended family issues, work and school stressors and social anxiety. Services are provided in both Spanish and English. My therapeutic approach used in treatment varies depending on the individual's needs and recommended treatment modalities for the individual's presenting issue. Some approaches used in treatment are (but are not limited to); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Grief Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Solution-Focused, Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I've spent the last 8.5 years working in community mental health, focal population includes young adults, adults, older adults, and their families who have moderate to severe mental health illnesses.

I enjoy helping others achieve their desired changes and helping others overcome challenges that mental health disorders can cause in their lives and relationships.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Direct
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Fatima Garnica Garcia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #95659 (exp May 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Fatima Garnica accepts Health Net, Aetna, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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.

Fatima Garnica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Fatima is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Fatima’s California license number is 95659, 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.

Fatima Garnica has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Fatima’s education and training include MS - Counseling Psychology, Marriage, and Family Therapy, California Baptist University. Over that time, Fatima has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Fatima is part of that group.

Fatima Garnica works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Fatima spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Fatima is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Fatima Garnica draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Fatima’s style is action-oriented, affirming, direct, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Fatima’s words: “I enjoy helping others achieve their desired changes and helping others overcome challenges that mental health disorders can cause in their lives and relationships.”

Fatima Garnica (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Fatima identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Fatima Garnica offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Fatima 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 Fatima Garnica is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Fatima 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 Fatima’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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