Hi, I’m Crystal Dao, LPC. I provide therapy for adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions. I also have experience working with Bipolar Disorder, self-harm, and disordered eating. My approach is trauma-informed, inclusive, and grounded in compassion. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and equipped to make meaningful progress in your life.
Crystal Dao, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (she, her)
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
I specialize in treating adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals facing Bipolar Disorder, self-harm, and disordered eating. My approach is integrative and personalized, drawing from various therapeutic techniques to help you work toward your goals and find lasting healing.
As a warm and engaging therapist, I focus on building a strong, trusting connection where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard. I prioritize creating a space where you can share your experiences without judgment and begin to better understand yourself and your emotional world.
I am trauma-informed and have experience working with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I understand that each person brings their own unique story, and I’m committed to providing inclusive, affirming care that honors your identity and supports your growth.
Credentials
Education
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of North Texas (2019)
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Scott and White Health Plan
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Trauma and PTSD, Eating Disorder Recovery, Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Codependency
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Fear of Rejection
- Gender Identity
- Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Overeating
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Shame
- Social Anxiety
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Stress / Burnout
- Stress-Related Illness
- Substance Use
- Trauma / PTSD
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Music Therapy
- Nonviolent Communication
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Preteen, Teens and Adults
- Participant Types: Individual Counseling
- Language Spoken: English