Crystal Bradley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker -
Hi, I’m Crystal!
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State, with over 20 years of experience in the social work field.
I find it so fulfilling to help my clients reduce their emotional pain, and improve their quality of life! I bring a person-centered, collaborative approach to the work.My experience includes supporting individuals experiencing symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, as well as those experiencing life transitions and work-related stress.Are you feeling so anxious and sad that it’s negatively impacting your relationships, your health, and your sleep? Maybe you feel like you’ve given so much of yourself that you’re emotionally drained and struggling to regain a sense of who you are.Perhaps life gets so overwhelming at times that you think about giving up. You know that’s not the answer, but you feel alone with these feelings. You’re scared of what others may think, or don’t want to burden people with your problems.Have you always put other people’s needs before yours? Maybe you’re a peacekeeper, and struggle to ask for what you need. You want to learn how to prioritize yourself without feeling guilty.Maybe you’ve recently gone through a significant life change, like a move, starting college or a new job, ending a relationship, or having a baby, and this change has shaken your confidence.Do you want to understand why you’re scared of making mistakes and try to be perfect? You want to stop feeling like it’s never enough. You want to stop comparing yourself, including on social media, to other people. You want to feel good enough.It’s important that you and your therapist are a good fit.I am passionate about creating a safe and validating environment during the therapeutic relationship, in which you will feel comfortable sharing honestly without fear of judgment or criticism. I find joy in developing a trusting relationship with you in which you will feel safe, heard, understood, cared for, and validated.I begin our first session by providing a space for you to share your experiences, and work collaboratively to establish your goals for treatment. One of the purposes of a first appointment is to make sure we’re a good fit for one another. It’s an opportunity for you to ensure you feel comfortable working with me. It will also allow me to get to know you and what you’re struggling with.I have many years of experience using various therapeutic approaches. Using this experience, we will work together as a team to identify the most effective strategy to help you accomplish your personal goals.
Skills and Expertise
Anxiety
Suicidal Ideation
Depression
Relationship Issues
Treatment Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Person Centered Therapy
Modality