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Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 7 ratings

Emilie Crist

LMFT, 4 years of experience

Authentic
Direct
Empowering
Virtual
Next available on

About me

My name is Emilie Crist and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor of Science in Special Studies Pre-Public Health and attained my Master’s of Art in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide. I have worked in community health and private practice and have a broad range of knowledge and experience that I am able to apply to my work as a clinician. I look forward to helping you on your healing journey to find deeper meaning and a better understanding of yourself to reach your full potential.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During and initial session I will learn about the issues that you’re wanting to explore and create a collaborative treatment plan to help you work towards your goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a provider I strive to connect with my clients authentically and provide a safe warm space free of judgement.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I see adults for individual therapy who are 18 years of age and older.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Life Transitions

Other specialties

ADHD
Autism
Domestic Violence
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Personality Disorders
Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Eclectic

I work from a variety of theories and treatment modalities that are suitable for each client I work with.

Location

Offers in-person in 1411 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, 105Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

All Savers
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $150 per session
Cigna
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 7 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

July 14, 2025

I feel Emilie understands what I am trying to say even if I can't get the right words out. She is giving me helpful tips to stay positive and upbeat during this trying time in my life.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 5 with Emilie

July 8, 2025

I am comfortable enough to bring up topics I feel I need assistance with maneuvering through, and she is able to help me navigate. I feel validated and heard while also receiving options and resources to assist me.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 4 with Emilie

July 5, 2025

I think she is very wise and reassuring and helps woth me not overexplaining alot.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Emilie