geometry-shapes iconCareer Counseling, Anxiety, Life Transition, Coping Skills
In Person & Online in Irvine, CA
15 years in practice
Ages served: 18-64
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Crystal accepts 36 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Blue Shield of California | BCBS
Blue Shield of California | Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Health Net | Commercial
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA
Imperial Health Plan of California
Imperial Insurance Companies TX
JP Farley Corporation
Magellan
Medicare CA
Multi Plan PHCS
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California
Sharp Health Plan
Sutter Senior Care
Tricare West
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
Ventura County Health Care Plan
Veterans Affairs (VA) TriWest California
Western Health Advantage
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Crystal

Dr. Crystal Saidi is a Licensed Psychologist with 14 years of experience. She offers individual, family, and couples counseling to adolescents and adults dealing with family conflict, career, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Saidi completed her doctoral internship at CSUF Counseling and Psychological Services and her post-doctoral training at Monsour Counseling Center in the Claremont University Consortium. She has served as a staff psychologist at a large university, clinic director of an outpatient substance abuse program, and faculty and training director for a graduate program in counseling psychology.

Dr. Saidi received her Master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, integrative therapy, and Rogerian therapy with her clients depending on their needs and goals.

Dr. Saidi enjoys working with and learning from individuals from all backgrounds and cultures. She strives to create a safe space for clients to process and explore their concerns without judgment. Dr. Saidi enjoys reading and traveling and is fluent in Farsi. Book an appointment with her today!

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"I believe each client is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I meet each client where they are and utilize their strengths to assist them with their goals."

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Get to know Crystal

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?


I love learning about others and feel fulfilled helping others


What types of clients do you work with best?


Clients who are motivated


What can clients expect in their first session with you?


A warm and judgment free space


What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?


Establish trust and rapport and work on creating collaborative goals


What do you do for fun/on your time off?


Reading, traveling, gym


What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?


Being a mother


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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCareer Counseling, Anxiety, Life Transition, Coping Skills, Depression
ApproachesPerson-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic / Rogerian
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Education and training

Years in practice
15 years
Graduating institute
PsyD Pepperdine University
Graduating degree
Clinical Psychology
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
EnglishFarsi
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NPI number1932590593
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State of practiceCA
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Crystal Saidi

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