Desiree Troxell

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

Desiree Troxell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Desiree is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Desiree’s California license number is 96342, 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.

Desiree Troxell has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Desiree’s education and training include MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, California Polytechnic State University. Over that time, Desiree has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Desiree is part of that group.

Desiree Troxell works with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Desiree spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Desiree is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Desiree Troxell draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Desiree’s style is affirming, authentic, casual, humorous, and open-minded. In Desiree’s words: “I strive to create a supportive space grounded in strength, authenticity, and compassion.”

Desiree Troxell (she/her) offers therapy in English. Desiree identifies as White.

Desiree Troxell offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1041 Mill Street in San Luis Obispo. Desiree 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 Desiree Troxell is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Desiree 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 Desiree’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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