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Krystol Alpert

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Krystol

I specialize in working with college students and young adults navigating life transitions, identity, and emotional challenges. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique strengths and goals. I draw from relational and psychodynamic frameworks and often incorporate IFS techniques when appropriate. I believe curiosity, compassion, and playfulness are missing from much of daily life, and I bring these qualities into the therapy space to support meaningful growth and connection.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique strengths and goals.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Exploratory
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Students
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

1035 San Pablo Ave.
Suite 9-3, Albany, California 94706

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Krystol Alpert, Licensed Professional Counselor License #18032 (exp November 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Krystol Alpert accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Krystol Alpert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Krystol is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Krystol’s California license number is 18032, 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.

Krystol Alpert has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Krystol’s education and training include MA - Counseling, Eastern Michigan University. Over that time, Krystol has worked closely with Parents, First responders, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Krystol Alpert works with Parents, First responders, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Krystol spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Krystol is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Krystol Alpert draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Krystol’s style is affirming, authentic, challenging, exploratory, and warm. In Krystol’s words: “My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique strengths and goals.”

Krystol Alpert (she/her) offers therapy in English. Krystol identifies as White. Krystol provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Krystol Alpert offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1035 San Pablo Ave. in Albany. Krystol 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 Krystol Alpert is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Krystol 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 Krystol’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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