Christine Buccio

Christine Buccio accepts Centivo, Prime Health, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Christine Buccio is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Christine is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Christine’s California license number is 52501, 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.

Christine Buccio has been practicing therapy for 14 years. Christine’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University. Over that time, Christine has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Christine is part of that group.

Christine Buccio works with Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, and Grief, among other areas. These are the areas where Christine spends most of their clinical time. Christine 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 Christine is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Christine Buccio draws on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Christine’s style is authentic, calming, direct, empowering, and engaging. In Christine’s words: “I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where you bring your experiences and I provide tools, guidance, and a safe, non-judgmental space”

Christine Buccio (she/her) offers therapy in English, Modern Greek, and Armenian. Christine identifies as Middle Eastern or North African.

Christine Buccio offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1010 North Central Ave in Glendale. Christine 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 Christine Buccio is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Christine 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 Christine’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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