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Crysta Dunkerly, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through Talkspace

At a glance

Crysta is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.

FSA/HSA accepted
Great news, Crysta is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arizona, Idaho, and 1 more

More about Crysta

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

What better day than TODAY to arm yourself with resources to understand; accept and cope so that you can feel peace? You remember those “dot to dot” puzzles you used to do when you were young? You started at 1 then had to find 2 and connected the line until you could tell what the picture was supposed to be. I can understand your discomfort. In therapy I will help you connect the dots. I can offer an unbiased; outside objective perspective and I will meet you where you are if you invite me in. My therapeutic framework centers around foolproof philosophies like: what can you NOT go wrong with"

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Marital and premarital

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Allegiance
  • Afterwood Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
  • Asuris
  • AvMed
  • Florida Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • BridgeSpan
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • District 9
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Choice Health
  • Health First
  • Health Management Administrators
  • HealthSelect of Texas
  • Horizon NJ
  • Intercultural Physicians Network
  • Kelsey Care
  • LifeWise
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Meritain
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
  • Premera Blue Cross of Washington
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Sutter Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tyson Health Plan
  • UMR
  • Ventura County Health Care Plan
  • Western Health Advantage

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally focused
  • Family systems
  • Family/maritial
  • Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
  • Motivational interviewing

Licenses

Crysta Dunkerly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275888505.

  • LCSW · Arizona
  • LCSW · Idaho
  • LCSW · Tennessee

About online healthcare

Affordable.
Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
Convenient.
Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
Available now.
No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.

Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.

Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Crysta Dunkerly offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Crysta Dunkerly works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Crysta Dunkerly speak?

Crysta Dunkerly speaks English.

How many years of experience does Crysta Dunkerly have?

Crysta Dunkerly has 18 years of experience.

Where is Crysta Dunkerly licensed to practice?

Crysta Dunkerly is licensed to practice in Arizona, Idaho, and Tennessee.

Does Crysta Dunkerly accept FSA/HSA?

Yes, Crysta Dunkerly accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.

Does Crysta Dunkerly accept insurance?

Yes, Crysta Dunkerly accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.

Does Crysta Dunkerly accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Crysta Dunkerly accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Crysta Dunkerly offer?

Crysta Dunkerly offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Crysta Dunkerly?

Crysta Dunkerly can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Crysta Dunkerly?

Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to the Talkspace website to start your therapy journey.

FSA/HSA eligible