Jessica Criner

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

Jessica Criner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Jessica is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jessica’s California license number is 140356, 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.

Jessica Criner has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Jessica’s education and training include MS - Counseling, California State University, Fresno. Over that time, Jessica has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, and Students.

Jessica Criner works with BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, and Students and specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Jessica spends most of their clinical time. Jessica also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jessica is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jessica Criner draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jessica’s style is affirming, challenging, creative, direct, and humorous. In Jessica’s words: “Sessions often focus on past trauma, triggers, attachment issues, and the affects of transracial adoptions.”

Jessica Criner (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jessica identifies as Black/African American.

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