Crystal
PhD, MA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
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I specialize in helping adults with intense emotions, relationship/attachment difficulties, and trauma. I understand how overwhelming feelings can get and will help you navigate them with empathy and practical support. It can feel like a paradox–you're attuned to others' feelings but struggle with your own. You want to better understand and accept yourself, but are afraid of what might come up. You want to connect, feel seen, and understood, but pull away when others get close. We'll work together to make sense of your experiences, explore how things came to be, and develop more effective ways moving forward.
I use trauma-informed approaches (EMDR, parts work, somatic work), psychodynamic therapy, and DBT. We’ll explore your relational history, cultivate mindfulness and compassion, and build emotion regulation skills. I also love working with BIPOC and neurodiverse folks. My goal is to help you explore your identities, let go of masks, and come home to yourself.
I know that starting therapy can be scary, AND I'm so glad that you're taking this first step. We will work together to achieve your goals, whether it's working through past trauma or gaining practical tools for meaningful change. If this resonates, please message me for a free consultation. Let's see what we can do to build your best life!
Call or Email Crystal Chen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (929) 528-5327 x2
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / 68-P131245-01 Supervised by Peggy Loo (New York / 023109) Crystal Chen
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Adelphi University, PhD, Graduated 2024
- Degree/Diploma from New York University BSW / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Crystal Chen
PhD, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (929) 528-5327 x2
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
Part of Manhattan Therapy Collective
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Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based