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Crystal Linkous, LCSW

Crystal Linkous, LCSW

Psychotherapist
VA
4.84
“Crystal is excellent at what she does! It was easy to relax and open up to her from the very first session, which isn't often easy for me. She delivers feedback in a warm and authentic way, sprinkled with humor. I strongly recommend her, especially if you need a little lightness and ease in your sessions.”
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
98% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.84

Average wait time

4.91

Bedside manner

4.91
“Crystal is excellent at what she does! It was easy to relax and open up to her from the very first session, which isn't often easy for me. She delivers feedback in a warm and authentic way, sprinkled with humor. I strongly recommend her, especially if you need a little lightness and ease in your sessions.”
Less than 1 year ago
“Crystal is fantastic. She is warm and helps me come up with solutions and action items. She is always thinking about the future.”
More than 1 year ago

About Crystal Linkous

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Crystal Linkous

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 6 years of professional experience. I earned my Master's in Social Work from Radford University. I am a mother to three adult children and a Mimi to my two young granddaughters. As a child, I always wanted to be a therapist and have always held a deep love for people. I love nothing more than helping people process their lives and make changes that lead to peace and happiness. I see therapy as a way to encourage you to invest in yourself, and I work as a cheerleader and guide in your life. I feel it is a gift to walk through the darkest days of people's lives and to have the honor of watching them walk out the other side, stronger and more resilient.

What should a new client know about working with you?

During our first appointment, I will want to hear your story. I will work to get to know you and ascertain how I can help. We will work together to create a plan that centers around YOUR wants and needs. For my couples, I will want to hear the story of your romance, how did it start and what now stands in the way. As we progress in therapy, we will find new areas of strength and those of weakness. We will find the "why" in your behaviors and work to develop coping skills. We will find ways to utilize your strengths to help you walk through the hard seasons of your life. For some, long term therapy will be needed. For others, it may be a short term process. My goal will always be to help you to get to a place where you no longer need me.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Depression
Mood Swings
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Radford University, Master's in Social work

NPI number

1437732187

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.84
Wait time
4.91
Bedside manner
4.91
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I was really nervous for my appointment but she was so kind and really listened! I’m excited to keep seeing her
Video visit
So far so good! Really nice and interested in what I have to say and gives feedback!
Video visit
Yes! I would recommend her to a friend needing help and advice. Great bedside manner.
Video visit
Crystal is upbeat, understanding, and real! She is a great listener and guves reassu
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As a young person, she was really fun and easy to talk to
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I enjoy having the video visits as they fit into my schedule.
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This was a great experience and seamless from start to finish.
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Crystal is excellent at what she does! It was easy to relax and open up to her from the very first session, which isn't often easy for me. She delivers feedback in a warm and authentic way, sprinkled with humor. I strongly recommend her, especially if you need a little lightness and ease in your sessions.
Crystal is fantastic. She is warm and helps me come up with solutions and action items. She is always thinking about the future.
Ms. Linkous is the best! Truly open and inviting in my first visits with here, and made it easy to discuss some of the harder topics I wanted to talk about. As time has gone on I've found myself looking forward to seeing her weekly and have even found myself having better inner dialogues with myself outside of our sessions. Would recommend to anyone searching for someone new.
I felt like she really listened to me without any judgement. Would definitely recommend her and look forward to my next appointment
Verified patientVideo visit
First appointment with her, I was super nervous as I’m new to therapy. I can’t wait to go back! She made my spouse and I feel super comfortable, we were sharing our feelings so freely without even really thinking about it. I could not have asked for more from that appointment, exceeded expectations!
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I really enjoy my time with Crystal; she is very sweet and approachable! She is patient soul for those who are not used to opening up and knows which questions to ask.
Crystal, by far is one of the most flexible, compassionate, kind and informative counselors I have yet to ever have in my mental health journey. Grow Therapy wouldn't be paying her enough even if she had a million dollar salary.
Great experience!
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Considerate but also direct. Easy to talk to.
Video visit
This was one of the best intro therapy sessions I’ve ever had. I immediately felt like I was speaking to an experienced, warm, compassionate person and she made it really easy for both my partner and I to open up. Looking forward to our next session.
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I did not receive the Zoom Link in advance for my appointment, but i realize it was not the provider's error. The provider is excellent. A great listener and very patient.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Crystal Linkous?

Crystal Linkous frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Crystal Linkous on their profile.

What languages does Crystal Linkous speak?

Crystal Linkous speaks English.

How do patients rate Crystal Linkous in reviews?

90 patients have reviewed Crystal Linkous. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.84/5. They have a 4.91/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.91/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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