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Mercedes Crayton

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, my name is Mercedes, I am a warm, uplifting, dedicated therapist, with years of experience working in both in-patient and outpatient settings. I believe in empowering individuals to drive the change they desire in their lives. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln in psychology with a minor in CYFS and Education. Afterwards completing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. I have experience working with adolescents to adults ranging from substance use, anxiety, depression, mood disorders etc. I consider myself to be patient while also displaying a willingness to challenge others to engage in the change behaviors they desire to achieve.

My approach to therapy

I utilize an eclectic approach in therapy, pulling from several different areas depending on the individual. I will engage in Brief Solution Focused, CBT, and person Centered are the most common approaches utilized.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to be challenged but understood, encouraged, and supported. They can expect to encouragement on their journey, as treatment is tailored to the individuals identified goals.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas, Missouri)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gestalt, Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1520 Yorkshire Drive
    Allen, TX 75002