Donna Cohen Cretcher

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

Donna Cohen Cretcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Donna is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Donna’s California license number is 11541, 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.

Donna Cohen Cretcher has been practicing therapy for 41 years. Donna’s education and training include BA - Psychology, University of California Irvine; MSW - Social Work, San Diego State University. Over that time, Donna has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Donna is part of that group.

Donna Cohen Cretcher works with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, and Immigration, among other areas. These are the areas where Donna spends most of their clinical time. Donna 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 Donna is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Donna Cohen Cretcher draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Donna’s style is action-oriented, authentic, direct, engaging, and warm. In Donna’s words: “I am an active participant in sessions by asking questions to fully understand who you are and how best to support you.”

Donna Cohen Cretcher (she/her) offers therapy in English. Donna identifies as White. Donna provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Donna Cohen Cretcher offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Donna 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 Donna Cohen Cretcher is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Donna 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 Donna’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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