Krystal Phillips

Krystal Phillips accepts Centivo, Highmark, Prime Health, Independence Blue Cross, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Aetna. 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 Pennsylvania are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Krystal Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Krystal is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, so clients located in Pennsylvania can book sessions. Krystal’s Pennsylvania license number is MF001401, 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.

Krystal Phillips has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Krystal’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, North Central University. Over that time, Krystal has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Krystal Phillips works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Krystal spends most of their clinical time. Krystal also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Krystal is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Krystal Phillips draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Krystal’s style is affirming, calming, empowering, holistic, and solution-oriented. In Krystal’s words: “I bring a calming and reassuring presence to every session, empowering clients to explore their inner strengths.”

Krystal Phillips (she/her) offers therapy in English. Krystal identifies as Black/African American.

Krystal Phillips offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 179 W Berks St in Philadelphia. Krystal is licensed in Pennsylvania, 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 Krystal Phillips is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Krystal 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 Krystal’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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