Children & teens
Support for anxiety, low mood, school stress, anger, behavior concerns and life changes—with care that meets young people where they are.
Clarity • Healing • Growth
Accepting new clients
Support that helps life feel clearer.
Compassionate in-person therapy in New Bedford and secure telehealth across Massachusetts for children, teens, adults, and families.
In-person in downtown New Bedford Telehealth across Massachusetts
A comfortable place to begin
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Krystal Clear Therapy is a growing group practice that thoughtfully matches each client with a clinician whose experience, approach and availability fit their needs. Care is personal, practical and grounded in genuine understanding.
How we can help
Care for real life, at every stage.
Individual, family and group support designed around the person—not just the diagnosis.
Adults & families
A compassionate place to work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, stress and major transitions.
Addiction & recovery
Nonjudgmental counseling for substance use, recovery, relapse prevention and families affected by addiction.
Anxiety Depression Trauma Grief & loss Stress Life transitions Family concerns Coping skills
Group therapy
Find connection and support.
Explore group support in downtown New Bedford. Call our team for current schedules, age ranges and openings, and to discuss which group may fit your needs.
Recovery & Relapse Prevention
Build coping skills, strengthen recovery and find support for healthier patterns.
Grief, Loss & Moving Forward
Connect with others while navigating loss, grief and life after a difficult change.
Teen Support & Coping Skills
A supportive space for teens to work on emotions, relationships and everyday challenges.
Adult Mental Health & Coping Skills
Explore practical coping skills and connect with others facing stress and emotional challenges.
Interested in a group? Call (508) 452-6159 for current schedules and openings. Enrollment is arranged directly with our team.
Individual therapy
Find the right clinician for you.
Our team will help you explore clinician availability and arrange your first appointment.
Care that fits your needs
Connect with our team.
Tell us what support you’re looking for and what schedule works for you. We’ll help match you with a clinician based on your needs, preferences and current availability.
Meet the founder
Krystal Bento Cruz
M.Ed., LMHC, LADC I, SAC, CANS
With nearly two decades in the behavioral-health field, Krystal brings professional experience and a deeply human perspective to her work. Her approach is warm, relatable and trauma-informed, helping clients feel understood while building meaningful, lasting change.
Krystal Clear Therapy brings together clinicians with different strengths so children, teens and adults can receive care that fits who they are and what they’re facing.
“You deserve support that feels compassionate, clear and personal.”
Clarity • Healing • Growth
A book by Krystal Bento Cruz, LMHC
My Krystal Clear Feelings & Coping Skills Coloring Book
A creative way for children to name feelings, practice calming skills and grow in confidence.
View the book on AmazonUsing insurance
Therapy may be covered by your plan.
We work with many major Massachusetts insurers. Coverage and copays vary, and benefits are verified before care begins.
Blue Cross Blue Shield WellSense Wellpoint Harvard Pilgrim Tufts MassHealth plans MBHP / Carelon UnitedHealthcare / Optum
Don’t see your plan? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.
Join our team
Job Opportunities
Krystal Clear Therapy is seeking compassionate, dependable and motivated clinicians who want to make a meaningful difference for clients across Massachusetts.
Flexible part-time scheduling In-person and telehealth opportunities Practice-provided referrals and caseload Supportive, collaborative environment Minimum caseload of 10 clients weekly
Licensed clinicians
We welcome qualified clinicians with the credentials listed below.
LMHCLICSWLMFTLADC ILADC II
Opportunities may include individual and group therapy, depending on credential and practice needs.
Take the first step
Let’s find the right support for you.
Please call (508) 452-6159 or email our intake team to inquire about availability. Appointments are scheduled directly with our team. An appointment is confirmed only after you receive confirmation from us.
For email inquiries, share your contact information and preferred appointment times. Please do not include sensitive clinical details or insurance identification numbers.
New Bedford, MA 02740 In-person and telehealth appointments (508) 452-6159 kktherapy22@gmail.com