Crystal Cardenas, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Crystal Cardenas

Crystal Cardenas

(she/her)

LCSW
7 years of experience
Virtual

Hola! I’m a bilingual, Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I offer a warm, compassionate, and client-centered 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.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

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.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

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.

Describe the client(s) you are 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

Identifies as

Specializes in

AnxietyDepressionGriefSelf Esteem

Serves ages

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

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.