Ruth Whittington

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

Ruth Whittington is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Ruth is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Ruth’s California license number is LMFT126060, 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.

Ruth Whittington has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Ruth’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology: Specialization in MFT, National University; MA - Counseling, Chapman University. Over that time, Ruth has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Ruth Whittington works with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Grief, and Stress. These are the areas where Ruth spends most of their clinical time. Ruth also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Ruth is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ruth Whittington draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Ruth’s style is action-oriented, affirming, direct, solution-oriented, and warm. In Ruth’s words: “Together, we will work toward understanding and clarity. I look forward to meeting you soon.”

Ruth Whittington (she/her) offers therapy in English. Ruth identifies as White.

Ruth Whittington offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 3700 Delta Fair Blvd in Antioch. Ruth 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 Ruth Whittington is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Ruth 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 Ruth’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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