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Crystal Han

Crystal Han

BIPOC Identifying

Psychiatrist

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

Many teens and young adults struggle with various aspects of their lives, be it identity, relationships, work/school, or past experiences that affect how they feel and navigate the world. I work with many young adults who may seem high functioning at first glance but struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, or other emotional issues. I have particular experience supporting individuals of color navigating issues of race, identity and culture. Talk therapy and medications can be a powerful way to help people process, make sense of, and change these patterns that hold them back from living the life they want.

Therapy Philosophy

I approach therapy with non-judgmental curiosity, compassion, and a goal of building a healing relationship aimed toward better reflection and understanding of one's history, identity and relationships. I use an integrative approach based in liberation, anti-oppression and cultural humility involving aspects of CBT, trauma focused, mindfulness and psychodynamic psychotherapies.

Special Training & Certifications

I am board certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, and having worked at Harvard University with college and graduate students, as well as at Massachusetts General Hospital with children and teens, I have a breadth of experience supporting a wide range of issues in diverse populations. I am certified in trauma focused CBT, and have done an intensive program in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Dissociative Disorders Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Phobias Health anxiety Obsessive thoughts Compulsive behaviors (OCD) Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Mood swings Bipolar disorder Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Divorce or separation Family conflict Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Pregnancy or infant loss Relationship loss Complicated grief Behavioral addictions Disordered eating Emotional eating Binge eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Self-harming behaviors Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Insomnia Sleep disturbances Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress ADHD Autism-related challenges Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Gender transition support Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Psychodynamic Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness-Based Therapy Integrative Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 8 years
  • Availability: Online & In Person
  • Languages: English, Mandarin
  • Session Cost: 50+
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Children,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    617-657-3084
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Boston, Massachusetts
    2000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
    United States