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Cristina Mariscal

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Cristina

I specialize in supporting adults facing difficult life transitions, relationship issues, intergenerational/historical traumas, grief/loss, depression and anxiety. I provide support from a multicultural lens, taking into account physical, mental, spiritual, emotional wounds. My work is deeply rooted in empowering and supporting individuals on their journey of healing. I sit alongside them as they mend emotional/behavioral wounds and uncover inner strengths, insight and increase awareness about themselves. My framework is based on client-centered, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy within a cultural lens. I integrate the modality that the client needs. I am a bilingual/bicultural Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I am fluent in Spanish and English. My sessions are warm, empathic and authentic. I meet you where you are at.

My work is deeply rooted in empowering and supporting individuals on their journey of healing.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Exploratory
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Indigenous Americans
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students
  • Latine Community

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love to put my hands in the dirt, so gardening is a beautiful way to care for myself and the earth. I like to work out because it's good for releasing stress and regenerating. I also like to cook and love to spend down time with my family and laugh.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#130168 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Women's Studies, Mills College MA - Counseling in Psychology, John Kennedy University

Cristina Mariscal, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #130168 (exp December 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Cristina Mariscal accepts Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Aetna. 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.

Cristina Mariscal is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Cristina is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Cristina’s California license number is 130168, 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.

Cristina Mariscal has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Cristina’s education and training include BA - Women's Studies, Mills College; MA - Counseling in Psychology, John Kennedy University. Over that time, Cristina has worked closely with BIPOC, Indigenous Americans, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community.

Cristina Mariscal works with BIPOC, Indigenous Americans, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Relationship Concerns, and Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, among other areas. These are the areas where Cristina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Cristina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Cristina Mariscal draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Cristina’s style is affirming, authentic, direct, exploratory, and warm. In Cristina’s words: “My work is deeply rooted in empowering and supporting individuals on their journey of healing.”

Cristina Mariscal (she/her ella/mujer) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Cristina identifies as Indigenous American and Hispanic/Latinx.

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