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Pattye Crukins

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Patricia

My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration. I have extensive experience working with young adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, those facing perinatal, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges, pet loss, substance use disorders, and those navigating recovery and sobriety. I also acknowledge systemic issues like sexism, racism, classism, privilege, cognitive bias, transphobia, homophobia, and vystopia/veganism. Together, we will build a supportive alliance to help you become the person you aspire to be. I am a Brainspotting Practitioner and COVID-conscious/airborne-aware.

Together, we will build a supportive alliance to help you become the person you aspire to be.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Holistic
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Going on animal rescue missions, reading, being out in nature, hanging out with family, going to museums, and trying new vegan restaurants.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#95094 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Psychology, Phillips Graduate Institute

Patricia Crukins, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #95094 (exp November 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Pattye Crukins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Patricia is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Patricia’s California license number is 95094, 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.

Pattye Crukins has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Patricia’s education and training include MA - Psychology, Phillips Graduate Institute. Over that time, Patricia has worked closely with LGBTQ+ and Trans+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Patricia is part of that group.

Pattye Crukins works with LGBTQ+ and Trans+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, LGBTQ+, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Stress, Substance Use, Trans+, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Patricia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Patricia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Pattye Crukins draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Patricia’s style is affirming, challenging, empowering, holistic, and open-minded. In Patricia’s words: “Together, we will build a supportive alliance to help you become the person you aspire to be.”

Pattye Crukins (she/her) offers therapy in English. Patricia identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Patricia provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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