Christy is great she listens and offers great tools
Christy Crespin, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Christy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Christy. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Christy is absolutely amazing. She listens very attentively and provides valuable feedback. She helped me through a very difficult time and was always quick to respond to messages. She is truly a blessing.
More about Christy
- 34 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am Christy Crespin, LCSW, licensed in California in 1995. I graduated from California State University, San Bernardino and obtained my license in clinical social work while working with families and children in the probation and foster care settings. I have over 30 years of experience working with adults in various settings including vocational rehabilitation, blindness, a forensic hospital setting, and families and foster care in a community mental health setting. I have worked through treatment modalities including Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered, and motivational Interviewing.
I strongly believe in the power of self-determination and that each of us is endowed with innate strength that we may need guidance to tap into, provided our avenues are explored, validated and empowered in a safe environment. Growth and change are difficult and it takes courage to step out in faith to discover who we are and that we can make changes so we live in balance at our optimal best. I hold the belief that each of us is a unique and precious child of the one who created us. Everyone is capable of working through difficulties to come out better on the other side, but at times we may need to summon the courage and strength to allow a therapist to assist. It takes being vulnerable and questioning our patterns to explore and embark on a path yet undiscovered, and I enjoy walking with others on their journey through life. I am a practicing Roman Catholic.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Christy Crespin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275082281.
- LCSW · California · 17292 · Expires March 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Christy Crespin
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Christy is great she listens and offers great tools
Christy is absolutely amazing. She listens very attentively and provides valuable feedback. She helped me through a very difficult time and was always quick to respond to messages. She is truly a blessing.
Christy is thorough, direct, respectful and very helpful. I appreciate her support.
Christy is exceptionally helpful! She expertly gives strong advice. She listens well and responds accordingly. I really, really appreciate her wisdom and her perceptive words. She is genuine.
Christy is amazing. She responds to messages very quickly. She is a gentle spirit who I very understanding and helpful. She’s a great listener and give valuable insight. She has been very helpful on my road to improve my mental health.
Christy is a very insightful and thoughtful therapist. She is attuned to the issues I bring to my sessions with her and has offered and suggested many “tools” to help me manage them effectively. My self-care has improved with Christy’s help.
Christy is exceptional…very grateful for her help.
Christy is my angel :-).
Christy is caring and understanding, while also great at helping me feel stronger and helping me learn how to advocate for myself and set and keep boundaries.
Christy has been so wonderful in helping me cope with my breakup and as I transition into life on my own. She is gentle and truthful. Compassionate and I can feel she truly cares about me and how I lead my life. I am very grateful for Christy! And I thank her for all the exercises and book recommendations she has given me as tools in my healing journey!
Christy has a gentle strength and a deep compassion for her clients. She is by far the most professional and helpful therapist I have encountered on BetterHelp. After each video or audio call, she has written me extremely helpful recaps of our session together, including next steps and things for me to remember. She always responds to my messages, and has worked hard to accommodate my schedule when she can. She is insightful, but also helps me come to my own conclusions, never forcing her opinion on me. Anyone would be lucky to work with Christy on this platform.
Christy has been so tremendously helpful. She has given me the tools I need to help resolve my issues. I don’t know what I would do without her. She has exceeded my expectations of therapy. I recommend her and BetterHelp to anyone in need of a therapy.
Christy has been so helpful to me during this transitionary time in my life. She is empathetic and really helps me work through my stresses and anxieties and gives me action items and worksheets to do to help me work through my thoughts. I highly recommend her!
Christy is excellent…very grateful her…
only one session; so still learning about her!
After two sessions I already feel better. Christy has insights and tools to help me deal with my family issues.
Frequently asked questions
Does Christy Crespin offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Christy Crespin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Christy Crespin speak?
Christy Crespin speaks English.
How many years of experience does Christy Crespin have?
Christy Crespin has 34 years of experience.
Where is Christy Crespin licensed to practice?
Christy Crespin is licensed to practice in California.
Does Christy Crespin accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Christy Crespin does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Christy Crespin offer?
Christy Crespin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Christy Crespin?
Christy Crespin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Christy Crespin?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.