Children & teens
Support for anxiety, low mood, school stress, anger, behavior concerns and life changes—with care that meets young people where they are.
Krystal ClearTHERAPY
Accepting new clients
Support that helps life feel clearer.
Compassionate therapy for children, teens, adults and families in New Bedford and through secure telehealth across Massachusetts.
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
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
Using 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.
Take the first step
Let’s find the right support for you.
Visit our Psychology Today contact page and select “Email Me” to request an appointment. Please do not include sensitive clinical details in your message.
New Bedford, MA 02740 In-person and telehealth appointments (508) 452-6159