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Desiree Atwater, LMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist Ca. Lic# 138021 Waves of Life Counseling
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Parenting
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Magellan, Optum,

Introduction

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over 9 years experience working to support children, teens, and adults. I offer services to work with adult men and women through the challenges of stage of life transitions such as, parenting struggles, career changes, family dynamic shifts, going off to college, facing grief of loss, to name a few. I support clients having difficulty with anxiety, depression, trauma, and past sexual abuse maintaining a safe space to work at your pace. If you are ready to work on life's challenges and want someone to support you through it, send me an appointment request, call or email to get connected desiree.atwater@wavesoflifecounselingca.com

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Biracial/Multiracial

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #LMFT138021 (CA)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Desiree Atwater, LMFT accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Magellan
  • Optum
  • Anthem

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 50 Minute Session Individual $160
  • 50 Minute Session Couples $220

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Desiree Atwater, LMFT accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Desiree Atwater, LMFT is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Desiree Atwater, LMFT also offers a free consultation.
Does Desiree Atwater, LMFT offer telehealth appointments? Desiree Atwater, LMFT does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Desiree Atwater, LMFT specialize in? Desiree Atwater, LMFT specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Stress, and Trauma.
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