About Dr. Kristine Spano
Focus areas
Neuropsychology Evaluation
Psycho-educational Testing
Therapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Kristine Spano
I take a holistic, person-centered, and strengths-based approach toward facilitating psychological growth. I emphasize increasing my patients’ emotional awareness, guiding them to explore their feelings more deeply, and supporting them in understanding how emotions shape their self-perception and relationships with others.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe therapy begins with finding the right fit, and, if possible, I recommend that we meet in person for the first psychotherapy session (i.e., the initial 60-minute evaluation).
If you are seeking a neuropsychological evaluation, the initial evaluation (90-120 minutes) can be completed virtually. Testing itself is primarily completed in the office located in Philadelphia.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
We will start with a 60-minute clinical evaluation, during which I will learn about your reasons for seeking therapy, your symptom history, and your personal background, which will help me better understand you.
Typically, it takes one to three sessions to gather a complete history. Depending on your issue, I might assign tasks between sessions to help reduce your symptoms.
After the initial session, our meetings will be 45 minutes each. Some patients prefer to meet bi-weekly; however, I usually recommend meeting for four consecutive weeks initially to build the therapeutic relationship and ensure continuity at the start.
Our sessions will give you a chance to talk about everyday experiences, and I will help you better understand your own thoughts and feelings about these experiences by listening carefully and creating a safe space for you to be yourself. Usually, patients learn to recognize their emotions more clearly and gain insight into the complex feelings behind their symptoms.
Since I take a holistic approach to treatment, I may recommend a combination of behavioral strategies, lifestyle changes, and collaboration with your primary care physician. This might include suggestions such as increased physical activity, dietary adjustments, or specific supplements—for example, magnesium glycinate for women—always discussed in coordination with your overall healthcare team. My aim is to support your well-being from multiple angles, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors.
Dr. Kristine Spano is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $230 for 45 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Dr. Spano is out-of-network for all medical insurance companies. If you have out-of-network mental health benefits, she will be happy to assist you by providing bills, diagnoses, and other information your carrier requests for reimbursement. Patients are responsible for submitting their own claims if they choose to do so. Reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Office location
Dr. Kristine Spano, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Spano Psychological - Dr. Kristine V. Spano
1528 Walnut St, 512, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Master's in Counseling
- Drew University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
- New York State Psychological Association
Awards and publications
- Spano, K. V. (2025, June 2). Women’s mental health across the lifespan: The latest techniques from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to treat the impact of hormonal shifts, PMS, PMDD, postpartum, perimenopause & menopause [Recorded presentation]. PESI.
- Spano, K. V. (2022, June 13). Treat pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, premenstrual syndrome, & emotional dysregulation with DBT & CBT [Recorded presentation]. PESI.
- Waller, H., Osborn, S., & Spano, K. V. (2022, August 26). Guiding women through postpartum depression, perinatal loss & grief, PMDD & more [Recorded presentation]. PESI.
- Mizock, L., Carr, E., Spano, K. V., Tremayne, L., Featherstone, R., Dougher Frank, M., Osborn, S., & Arms, D. (2024, August 20). Women’s mental health specialist certificate [Recorded presentation]. PESI.
- Bindeman, J., Jaffe, J., Spano, K. V., & Johnson, L. (2025, August 22). Reproductive mental health specialist certificate: Heal grief, trauma, and support emotional health from fertility to postpartum [Recorded presentation]. PESI.
NPI number
1467944470
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristine Spano?
Generally, Dr. Kristine Spano has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Spano's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Kristine Spano accepting new patients?
Dr. Kristine Spano generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Spano's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Kristine Spano accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristine Spano online?
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Where is Dr. Kristine Spano's office located?
Dr. Kristine Spano has 3 office locations in Philadelphia, view full addresses on Dr. Spano's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kristine Spano?
Dr. Kristine Spano frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kristine Spano on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Kristine Spano speak?
Dr. Kristine Spano speaks English.