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Crista James

MSW LCSW Higher Sights Counseling
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Relationship Issues,
Insurance: Cigna, Medicaid, Colorado Access, Colorado Community Health Alliance, Access Behavioral Care,

Introduction

Crista James, MSW, LCSW (she, her, hers) - Crista is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Tele-Health Mental Health Therapist at Higher Sights. Originally from the Northwest, Crista moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, to attend Colorado State University where she earned a Bachelor's of Social Work degree with a minor in gerontology and a Master's of Social Work degree. Crista also has an Associates of Applied Science degree in Holistic Health, is licensed and certified in Massage Therapy, is trained in Reiki I, and Healing Touch III. In practice, Crista enjoys counseling individuals of all ages and specializes in counseling older adults navigating the later years of life. She applies researched based methods such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and mindfulness techniques, to address anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, and other complex issues. Crista enjoys integrating her knowledge of holistic wellness of mind, body, and spirit with the bio-psycho-social environment systems perspective of social work to provide an integrative and personalized therapy.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #CSW.09928979 (CO)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Feminism
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • Recovery

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Pagan
  • Buddhist
  • Multi-Faith
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon
  • Atheist

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Crista James accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Colorado Access
  • Colorado Community Health Alliance
  • Access Behavioral Care
  • Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

  • New Client Appointment $115
  • Established Client Appointment $100

Locations

Higher Sights Counseling - POS 11
8805 West 14th Ave Suite 300
Lakewood, CO 80215-4848
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Telehealth - POS 02
NA, CO 00000-0000
Video Office - POS 10

Frequently asked questions

Is Crista James accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Crista James is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Crista James offer telehealth appointments? Crista James does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Crista James specialize in? Crista James specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, ADD/ADHD, Aging, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Relationship Issues, and Trauma.

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