Kristina Hillhouse

Kristina Hillhouse accepts Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Prime Health, 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.

Kristina Hillhouse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Kristina is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kristina’s California license number is 120614, 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.

Kristina Hillhouse has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Kristina’s education and training include MSW - Socialo Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Kristina has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Blended families, and Students.

Kristina Hillhouse works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trans+, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Kristina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kristina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kristina Hillhouse draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kristina’s style is affirming, challenging, empowering, and warm. In Kristina’s words: “I believe in the power of self-awareness and am here to help you explore and understand yourself more deeply.”

Kristina Hillhouse offers therapy in English. Kristina identifies as East Asian. Kristina provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Kristina Hillhouse offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 215 N San Mateo Drive in San Mateo. Kristina 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 Kristina Hillhouse is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kristina 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 Kristina’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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