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Krista McCarthy

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

13 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York
+ 2 other states

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Krista

Early in my career, I developed a passion for working with individuals facing chronic and life-limiting illnesses. Eventually, a desire to provide more client-focused care led me away from medical social work and into private practice. My approach is humanistic and resilience-based. I hold certification in grief counseling and Dialectical Behavior Therapy; and have completed many hours of trauma training. I look forward to partnering with you to compassionately process challenging life transitions all while also helping you build skills to keep moving forward toward the change you seek.

Early in my career, I developed a passion for working with individuals facing chronic and life-limiting illnesses.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Exploratory
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#81194 • New York • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Touro College

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Krista McCarthy accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Prime Health, Oscar, Aetna, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), 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 New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Krista McCarthy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Krista is licensed to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Krista’s New York license number is 81194, 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.

Krista McCarthy has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Krista’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Touro College. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Krista is part of that group.

Krista McCarthy specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Grief, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Krista spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Krista is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Krista McCarthy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Krista’s style is authentic, exploratory, humorous, open-minded, and warm. In Krista’s words: “Early in my career, I developed a passion for working with individuals facing chronic and life-limiting illnesses.”

Krista McCarthy (she/her) offers therapy in English. Krista identifies as White.

Krista McCarthy offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Krista is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Krista McCarthy is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Krista 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 Krista’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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