Crystal Lillo, LMHC — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Crystal!

I am a trauma-informed clinician, meaning that I am looking to understand your life experiences in order to help us define our path forward.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I have received training in trauma-informed practices, and feel honored when people choose to share their experiences with me as we work together to find new ways of navigating challenges.

My approach

I practice primarily using a humanistic approach that focuses on free will, human potential, and self-discovery. It aims to help you develop a strong and healthy sense of self, explore your feelings, find meaning, and focus on your strengths. I engage clients using a mixture of therapeutic modalities.

My communication style

I work to hold an anti-racist, affirming, and inclusive therapeutic space. I welcome my clients into session as they are, and hope that by bringing my entire self into session, we can find a comfortable rapport and build trust.

My journey to mental healthcare

My drive to do this work comes from my desire to hopefully make someone's life a little bit easier to navigate. Life is hard, and there are so many challenges. Why face them alone? Therapy can be a great space to find support, build your toolkit, and tackle life head-on.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting with my clients in a conversational way. I do not want my clients to feel as if they are mandated to certain goals or that treatment is linear. I welcome ongoing conversations about goals, how they may change over time, and what might need to shift in our dynamic in order to reach them.

Our first session

During an initial session, I would want my clients to expect a space that is welcoming and free of judgment. I would want them to feel comfortable bringing their entire self into our space, and feel free to ask me questions about my style in order to see if I am the best fit for their needs.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Sex Therapy

+ 6 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

+ 9 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 32 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Science in Education (MS ED) in Mental Health Couseling from Hunter College, School of Social Work.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Crystal Lillo