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Crystal WINFIELD-Edwards

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Relationship issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Crystal Winfield-Edwards,. I am a LCSW in Illinois with over 25 years of experience working with Children and Families. I have been providing individual and group therapy services since 2009. It is important for you to find a therapist that is a good fit for you. I will meet you where your are on your journey. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, emotional and domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, work stress.

My approach to therapy

My counseling approach is warm, welcoming and transparent. I believe that everyone deserves respect, understanding, transparency, compassion, empathy and hope, I utilize a myriad of therapeutic approaches including but not limited to, cognitive-behavioral, family systems therapy, short term therapy, solution focused therapy, to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. We can work together to talk through your life challenges, develop a treatment plan to achieve your therapeutic goals.

What you can expect from me

Seeking out a therapist can be a challenging and scary experience, I want to compliment you on being brave enough to confront your challenges in an effort to overcome your obstacles. This is only the beginning of your therapeutic journey, I am so excited for you and all of the positive changes that you can experience in your life with the right support.

I am here to support you! Let's work together!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Chicago State University, MA (Master of Arts) at Chicago State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas, Indiana, Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Relationship issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Narrative Therapy, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English