Ivana Crumpton

Ivana Crumpton

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Works With:

Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families, Couples, and BIPOC

Rate: All sessions are $80 for 60 minutes (53+ minutes of service); sliding scale available. No one is turned away due to inability to pay.

I am drawn to the therapy world because I have always loved listening to and supporting others in their toughest moments. What drives me to keep going as a therapist is my desire to help individuals make a change in their lives that helps them live a more fulfilled life.

My therapeutic approach is based in person-centered and creative techniques. I incorporate expressive and embodied techniques to help clients process emotions, externalize internal struggles, explore new roles, and imagine new possibilities. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space for exploration, healing, and growth. My work is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, with a strong commitment to social justice and equity. I strive to create a safe and affirming environment where clients feel seen, empowered, and supported in their journeys toward self-understanding and resilience.

I am currently completing my Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at East TexasA&M University. I also hold a Master of Arts in Drama Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from New York University.

I am originally from quite a few places. I was born in Georgia and growing up I lived in Oregon, Hawaii, and Oklahoma. I lived in NYC for about ten years before moving to Texas.Outside of work, I love to discover new restaurants, travel, spend time with my cats (Sylvie and Loki), read, and watch television and movies.

Education & Degrees

Master of Arts in Drama Therapy and Bachelor of Arts in Drama from New York University

Currently completing: Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at East Texas A&M University.

Certifications

Therapeutic Modalities

Areas of Specialization

Creative Arts Therapy, Children and Adolescent Therapy, Individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, LGBTQIA+ Concerns, Racial Diversity, Life Transitions, and Complex Trauma

Accepting New Patients?

Yes

Accepts Insurance?

Yes

Favorite self-care tip

In tough moments, focus on what is happening in the present moment that you can directly observe and remember to breathe.

Favorite quote or affirmation

“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change.I am changing the things I cannot accept.” ―Angela Y. Davis

I feel most calm & content when

I am around my cats and loved ones.

I love learning about

new ways of looking at life from other cultures.

Areas of Expertise