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Krissy Bynum

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Krissy

As a therapist, I assist clients with developing their individualized goals and offer tools that can be implemented in their lives. I believe in creating a therapeutic environment, which is essential for an individual to be able to express their concerns without judgment. This allows the individual the opportunity to come to an inviting place where one can speak openly and freely about concerns and/or struggles. My goal is to offer guidance and support, so clients can take steps to become the healthiest version of themselves. My work with clients focuses on fostering flexibility, authenticity, and healthy boundaries. I take a diverse therapeutic approach incorporating multiple models, e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamics.

As a therapist, I assist clients with developing their individualized goals and offer tools that can be implemented in their lives.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Energetic
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Veterans
  • First responders

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Krissy Bynum, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #101249 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Krissy Bynum accepts Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, 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.

Krissy Bynum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Krissy is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Krissy’s California license number is 101249, 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.

Krissy Bynum has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Krissy’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, Bakersfield. Over that time, Krissy has worked closely with Veterans and First responders.

Krissy Bynum works with Veterans and First responders and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Krissy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Krissy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Krissy Bynum draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Krissy’s style is affirming, challenging, empowering, energetic, and open-minded. In Krissy’s words: “As a therapist, I assist clients with developing their individualized goals and offer tools that can be implemented in their lives.”

Krissy Bynum (she/her) offers therapy in English. Krissy identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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