Crystal Shipos, LPC
Therapist

Practice Location:
Willow Lawn & Virtual
Ages Treated:
Adolescents: 13+
Adults: 18+
Primary Areas of Clinical Interest & Expertise:
· Neurodivergence, ASD, ADHD
· Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, & Life Transitions
· LGBTQIA+ Competent & Affirming
· BIPOC, Women of Color, Queer POC
Background:
Crystal Shipos (She/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience in supporting teens and adults with new ADHD and ASD diagnoses, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, BIPOC issues, women’s issues, trauma treatment, parenting support, life transitions, and more. Crystal is a person centered and holistic practitioner that draws on their personal experience of being a neurodivergent Black/Asian queer woman as well as their professional experience to inform her practice. Though Crystal draws from many modalities, she primarily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing interventions in a Gestalt framework. Crystal recognizes that every person is on their own journey and it is an honor to walk with someone in this particular part of it.
Education:
Capella University-MS 2017
Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor, VA #0701014738
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, WA #LH60791707
While Crystal is contracted with the following insurance payers, we recommend contacting your insurance company to determine if your plan has any restrictions or limitations:
- Anthem (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Aetna (Commercial)
- Cigna
- Molina Complete Care of Virginia Medicaid
- Optima (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Optum/ UnitedHealthcare (Commercial and Medicaid)