Crystal Ziskind

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

Crystal Ziskind is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Crystal is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Crystal’s California license number is 123953, 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.

Crystal Ziskind has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Crystal’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University. Over that time, Crystal has worked closely with BIPOC, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Crystal Ziskind works with BIPOC, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, and Stress. These are the areas where Crystal spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Crystal is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Crystal Ziskind draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Crystal’s style is affirming, calming, empowering, exploratory, and holistic. In Crystal’s words: “I believe we all have a remarkable capacity for growth when provided with safety, connection, and support.”

Crystal Ziskind (she/her) offers therapy in English. Crystal identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Crystal Ziskind offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Crystal 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 Crystal Ziskind is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Crystal 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 Crystal’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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