Crystal Cianfrini

Crystal Cianfrini accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Centivo, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Prime Health. 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 Cianfrini is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Crystal is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Crystal’s California license number is 15866, 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 Cianfrini has been practicing therapy for 28 years. Crystal’s education and training include PhD - Education with emphasis in Counseling Psychology, UCLA. Over that time, Crystal has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Crystal is part of that group.

Crystal Cianfrini works with Parents and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Women's Issues, and Workplace 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 Cianfrini draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Crystal’s style is authentic, direct, engaging, humorous, and instructive. In Crystal’s words: “In addition to practical tools and techniques, I bring my personal and professional experience to the table.”

Crystal Cianfrini (she/her) offers therapy in English. Crystal identifies as White.

Crystal Cianfrini 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 Cianfrini 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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