Cari S. Cruckson
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
“A failure is not a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.” -BF Skinner
Currently licensed in AZ and CA! One of the most important components of therapy is to feel comfortable in a safe environment where one can share their innermost feelings. I work to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space for clients to develop a better sense of self while gaining tools to empower and self-advocate.
Practice hours (MST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Burnout
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Learning Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Parenting Concerns
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Academic Coaching
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Social Skills Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Aetna – Arizona
- Anthem – California
- Banner Health – Arizona
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
- Blue Shield of California – California
- Cigna – California
- Cigna – Arizona
- Health Net – California
- Health Net – Arizona
- Magellan – Arizona
- Optum – California
- Optum – Arizona
- UMR – Arizona
- United Health Care – California
- United Health Care – Arizona
- United HealthCare Student Resources – Arizona
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LMFT
Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
15378, Arizona
LMFT
Board of Behavioral Science
48703, California
Education
Pepperdine University
MAMFT (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy), 2002
Pepperdine University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2000