Cristina Crego Ph.D.

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Welcome! My name is Cristina and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in central VA and providing telehealth services to clients statewide.

Clinical Psychologist in Virginia

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Services

  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

If you find that you: Struggle to manage your stress, anxiety, & panic is overwhelming & impacting your quality of life Are physically & emotionally drained Feel burnt out & unable to prioritize the things that matter most to you Have a difficult time relaxing Struggle to fall or stay asleep. Have diminished self-confidence There is a way out & you deserve to feel happy, capable, and whole again! Together we will identify your inner strengths to overcome the challenges you are facing

My Background and Approach

If you are ready for change, you have come to the right place! I have over 12 years of specialized experience helping clients who are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, & struggling to manage the stress, anxiety, & panic present in their lives. When clients come to me they are seeking to overcome the feeling of being weighed down by constant stress & anxiety because they know how much these issues are holding them back from living life to the fullest. I will help you explore & identify the root cause of your feelings, how your emotions, thoughts, & behaviors interact in a way that is contributing to your distress, develop the skills needed to move past these unpleasant & restricting fears & worries, & live a life free from stress, panic, and anxiety. After working together you will walk away from therapy freed from life’s burdens. You’ll be able to manage anxiety and stress, employ relaxation and coping strategies effectively, and build the confidence needed for continued success.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I use research backed, collaborative, and client-centered approaches to help individuals become the best version of themselves. I work to help my clients greet the day feeling positive, rested, calm, confident that they’ll be successful in facing all of life's challenges, and ending the day feeling like the best version of themselves.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Trauma Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
Ph.D., State of Virginia · #0810008132
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
15 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Judaism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

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