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Whitney Lynch

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Whitney

I help individuals recognize and harness their own personal strengths while learning new ways to challenge negative thought patterns and unhealthy behaviors that can keep us feeling stuck, depressed, and anxious. My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I meet clients where they are at and help guide them to where they want to be. I draw upon evidence-based practices including mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and tailor these approaches to each client.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Action-oriented
  • Mindful
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

3626 Sacramento Street
#5, San Francisco, California 94118

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love nature and spending time outdoors. I enjoy running, hiking, biking, tennis, and spending time with my family. I also love traveling and experiencing new places and cultures.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#25595 • California • PSYD

Education

BS - Psychobiology, University of California, Los Angeles MS - Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University

Whitney Lynch, Doctor of Psychology License #25595 (exp August 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Whitney Lynch accepts Health Net, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, 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.

Whitney Lynch is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Whitney is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Whitney’s California license number is 25595, 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.

Whitney’s education and training include BS - Psychobiology, University of California, Los Angeles; MS - Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University; PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University.

Whitney Lynch specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Self-Harm, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Whitney spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Whitney is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Whitney Lynch draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Whitney’s style is affirming, action-oriented, mindful, and empowering. In Whitney’s words: “My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental.”

Whitney Lynch (she/her) offers therapy in English.

Whitney Lynch offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 3626 Sacramento Street in San Francisco. Whitney 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 Whitney Lynch is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Whitney 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 Whitney’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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