Crystal Cardenas
Crystal Cardenas
(she/her)
Hola! I’m a bilingual, Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. All clients have the power to heal, and I provide a judgement free and compassionate space to help you navigate life’s challenges. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to develop coping strategies that support your healing and growth. My goal is to empower you to build a healthy, meaningful life rooted in resilience and self-awareness.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we’ll start with introductions, review important administrative details, and discuss the challenges you’re currently facing. This conversation allows me to better understand your needs and goals, so we can begin creating a personalized plan that guides our work together in future sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I lead with compassion, empathy, and understanding, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel comfortable sharing their toughest challenges. I’m passionate about helping others and committed to meeting each person where they are. My greatest strength lies in building authentic connections that foster trust, healing, and meaningful growth.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I’m best positioned to support individuals navigating grief, anxiety, and depression—especially those who are bilingual, first-generation, or facing cultural and generational stressors. I have experience helping clients process loss, build emotional resilience, and develop coping strategies that honor both their personal experiences and cultural identity.
About Crystal Cardenas
Crystal Cardenas offers therapy covered by Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to challenge and reframe them. This approach supports clients in managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while building healthier coping skills.