Krystina Cespedes
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I want you to feel like you’re in the driver’s seat, and I’m a passenger cheering you on, helping you navigate your personal story.
Though I will never know exactly what it’s like to step into your shoes, I thank you for the opportunity to let me enter your support system. I believe in normalizing mental health and these feelings we experience as humans. Attending to our physical, personal, social, and spiritual wellness is important. Healing is holistic, and though it may not always be easy, it is achievable. You are allowed to feel like this, and you are also allowed and able to live a more free and fulfilling life. I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or trauma related to past negative experiences. During our initial sessions, we will delve into your current stressors, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. I use EMDR to address trauma to help people live in the present instead of the past without having to retraumatize themselves. I hope to build a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore, feel unconditionally supported, and grow during and beyond our time in session. I want you to feel comfortable and empowered while you learn how to best support yourself as you experience life's intricate emotions.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Childhood Abuse
- Cognitive Functioning
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $180per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Pennsylvania
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Associate Professional Counselor
APC000393, Pennsylvania
LCPC
180.013805, Illinois
Certificates
EMDR Training
EMDR Consulting
I received my training in EMDR in October 2023
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2024
I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.