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Heather Dalmases

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Direct, Holistic

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Focus areas

ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, Students, LGBTQ+

Years of Experience

6+

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My goal is your goal. We will partner together, to get you, to where you, want to be.

License number

#85555

Therapy style

I am passionate about helping and partnering with individuals to become the best, authentic version of themselves. I have over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic services, including working with adults, couples, and families, navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, stress, relational issues, trauma, substance abuse, life transitions, self-esteem, domestic violence, LGBTQ+, parenting, and grief and loss. My approach is eclectic and versatile and adjusts to your needs to include various theoretical approaches. My goal is your goal. We will partner together, to get you, to where you, want to be.

Approaches

  • 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
  • Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, Adelphi University

Interests

My interests outside of work, include, spending time with my family and friends, reading books, being active, being creative, and going to concerts. I enjoy art, exercise, music, dancing, and socializing with others.