Crystal Cendejas, LCSW
Licensed in California · 5 years in practice
Crystal Cendejas is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with five years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 128715 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1942833975 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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About Crystal
Crystal Cendejas is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with five years of experience. She aims to help people who feel stuck by focusing on practical steps and the strengths they already have. Crystal speaks English and Spanish and meets people where they are in their lives.
Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. She also helps people managing ADHD, grief, intimacy concerns, and major life changes.
Background and approach
Other areas she addresses include attachment and abandonment issues, communication struggles, and problems with control or shame. In sessions she treats each person as the expert of their story. She uses clear, straightforward conversations to identify what is getting in the way and to set small, doable goals.
The emphasis is on building confidence, improving coping skills, and moving toward the kind of life a person wants. Crystal draws from several practical therapy approaches, using tools from cognitive behavioral work and strategies that focus on emotions and relationships. She also incorporates acceptance-based ideas to help people live with difficult feelings while taking steps that matter to them.
Many clients find the work helpful when they need support making real changes, repairing important relationships, or learning new ways to manage overwhelming thoughts and urges. Crystal offers a calm, encouraging presence and helps people take the first steps toward steady progress.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Crystal lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-love
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
Approaches Crystal names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches That Fit Your Life, Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult feelings without getting stuck in them and to take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation by shifting focus to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and express emotions in ways that improve close relationships and emotional connection. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Crystal will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Over time she adjusts strategies based on what is helping and what needs a different focus. Online sessions offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice skills in real time, while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick ways to touch base after difficult moments or to continue homework between sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent even when life is unpredictable.We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
Focus areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include attachment problems, communication issues, guilt and shame, and obsessions or compulsions.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on small, doable steps. Conversations aim to identify strengths, set goals, and teach skills for managing difficult thoughts and emotions.
What is the clinician's background?
She has five years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges. Her approach blends several evidence-based methods to match each person's needs.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The clinician holds an LCSW license in California and provides services while located in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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