Chrissie Beharry-Sperling

Chrissie Beharry-Sperling accepts United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Prime Health, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Oscar FL, Florida Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, 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 Florida are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Chrissie Beharry-Sperling is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Chrissie is licensed to practice in South Carolina, Colorado, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, and Washington, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Chrissie’s Florida license number is MH14229, 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.

Chrissie Beharry-Sperling has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Chrissie’s education and training include MA - Mental Health Counseling, Webster University. Over that time, Chrissie has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Chrissie is part of that group.

Chrissie Beharry-Sperling works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Immigration, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Chrissie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Chrissie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Chrissie Beharry-Sperling draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Chrissie’s style is affirming, authentic, direct, open-minded, and warm. In Chrissie’s words: “If you’re looking for a therapist who will tell it like it is, celebrate your wins, and support you through difficult times, you’ve come to the right place.”

Chrissie Beharry-Sperling (she/her) offers therapy in English. Chrissie identifies as Southeast Asian.

Chrissie Beharry-Sperling offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Chrissie is licensed in South Carolina, Colorado, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, and Washington, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Chrissie Beharry-Sperling is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Chrissie 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 Chrissie’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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