Heather Dalmases

Heather Dalmases accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, 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 Dalmases is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Heather is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Heather’s California license number is 85555, 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 Dalmases has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Heather’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Adelphi University. Over that time, Heather has worked closely with Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Heather Dalmases works with Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, and Panic, among other areas. These are the areas where Heather spends most of their clinical time. Heather also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. 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 Dalmases draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Couples [The Gottman Method], Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Heather’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, direct, and holistic. In Heather’s words: “My goal is your goal. We will partner together, to get you, to where you, want to be.”

Heather Dalmases (she/her) offers therapy in English. Heather provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Heather Dalmases offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. 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 Dalmases 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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