What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Callista Cox
Focus areas
Affirming Therapy
Family Issues
Transgender Care
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Gender Affirming Counseling
Caregiver Burnout
Relational Therapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Family Systems
Attachment-based
Narrative
Existential
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Identity
Gender
Non-binarySexuality
QueerFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Callista Cox
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA2S+, Disabled, and Neurodivergent folks and their support systems. Clients often are navigating caregiving concerns, grief, and stress around gender identity.
I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #141253 in California. I am working under the supervision of licensed therapists, Kristen Crowe, LPCC #5451 and Ellen Ottman, LMFT #124702.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I have lived experience as someone with trauma (CPTSD, BPD, & PTSD) & neurodivergence (ADHD & OCD). I am poly/kink aware, sex positive, believe in health at every size, and committed to anti-racism & anti-oppressive practices, including not using AI, not calling the police, and not diagnosing (unless that is your goal).
I believe that your perspective shapes our therapeutic relationship. Your current living situation, your relationships with others, and your thoughts on life will all inform our work together in building the life you find worth living.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I believe relational therapy is the key to change. I believe it because I have lived it - as a queer, nonbinary, dynamically disabled therapist with C-PTSD, BPD, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. I have been in harmful and helpful therapeutic relationships in hospitals and treatment centers. My work is guided by my lived experience and the research of attachment and family systems theorists.
Relational therapy means that no matter how much we know about what’s wrong or what happened, what is most important is how you feel about the connection between you and I. Change often happens when we can make sense of things together, through a supportive, understanding relationship. Together we can understand what led to panic and overwhelm and use therapeutic methods to work our way out of there.
Safe relationships are a place to ask for a second chance, for accountability, to set limits, and to connect. We might experience temporary disconnection or misunderstandings within the therapeutic relationship, just as we do in every other relationship. Know that this is common, and provides a place to heal. I will not abandon you, yell at you, or criticize you. We will work together to repair, a practice that we are not often taught how to do.
Relational therapy also leads to you taking what we do together into your other relationships: setting limits, building connections, and inviting change. You may see a change in the way you interact with your chosen family as our time together makes an impact in how you see yourself.
Callista Cox, AMFT 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
Ongoing session: $175-195 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
I do not accept insurance at this time but I will provide a superbill to out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. I offer sliding scale and reduced fees based on availability and need.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of San Diego, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional memberships
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1912654583
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What are common reasons for patients to see Callista Cox?
Callista Cox frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Callista Cox on their profile.
What languages does Callista Cox speak?
Callista Cox speaks English.
How do patients rate Callista Cox in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Callista Cox. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.