Kristin Steele

Kristin Steele accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Kristin Steele is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Kristin is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kristin’s California license number is 26112, 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.

Kristin Steele has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Kristin’s education and training include PsyD - Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology. Over that time, Kristin has worked closely with Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Kristin is part of that group.

Kristin Steele works with Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, and OCD, among other areas. These are the areas where Kristin spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kristin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kristin Steele draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kristin’s style is affirming, authentic, engaging, holistic, and solution-oriented. In Kristin’s words: “I promote compassionate, collaborative, and integrative care tailored to each client’s unique needs and symptoms.”

Kristin Steele (she/her) offers therapy in English. Kristin identifies as White.

Kristin Steele offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 4730 Palm Ave in La Mesa. Kristin 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 Kristin Steele is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kristin 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 Kristin’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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