Anger Management, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Sexual Abuse, Women’s Issues

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in Connecticut

5 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Crystal accepts 26 insurers

Aetna

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Medicare Advantage

Carelon

Compsych

Connecticare

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare CT

Medicare NC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Oxford Health Plans

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

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.

$240

first session

$195

subsequent sessions

About Crystal

Crystal Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 5 years of professional experience helping teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with anxiety, anger, past traumas, unprocessed grief, betrayal, rejection, resentment, depression, and more.

Crystal obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health with a certification in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. Crystal helps clients manage their emotions and identify how particular thought patterns can lead to challenging behaviors and emotional distress. She'll meet you where you are at, emotionally and academically.

Crystal will offer her support and guidance as you begin to gain a new understanding of your life story and the courage to identify the purpose behind your pain. Life can have significance even in the unhappiest of circumstances and the inspiration for a better tomorrow often comes from discovering that meaning.

"I understand how uncertainties and unexpected life events can leave you feeling."

Get to know Crystal

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I have a passion for helping individuals rise up above their challenges and adversities

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

The freedom to utilize an integrated approach

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

Hiking, working out, reading, movies, spending time with family.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish all clients knew how to truly love and accept themselves.

What inspires you?

My family and my faith.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

To be heard and listened to.

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

Goals for purpose and direction.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnger Management, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Sexual Abuse, Women’s Issues, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Grief, Divorce, Relationships, Life Transition, Sleep / Insomnia, Addiction, Self Esteem, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, LGBTQIA+

ApproachesPsychoanalytic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic, Family Systems, Existential Therapy, Attachment-Based, Relational, Reality Therapy, Positive Psychology, Play Therapy, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Jungian, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt, Feminist, Adlerian, Humanistic / Rogerian, Christian Counseling