Therapist in Claremont, California Nicole Crandell, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Nicole Crandell, ADC, LISW, LCSW
Nicole Crandell, ADC, LISW, LCSW, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities with compassion and expertise. Serving clients across California, Nicole provides a safe and supportive environment for those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. She focuses on fostering authentic connections, empowering clients to express themselves fully, and guiding them toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Nicole is particularly passionate about helping individuals struggling with PTSD and trauma, alcohol and drug use issues, and bipolar disorder. She understands the profound impact these challenges can have on daily life and works collaboratively with her clients to identify their unique needs. Through personalized care, Nicole helps clients uncover the root causes of their struggles, build resilience, and achieve lasting healing. Her approach is both empathetic and evidence-based, ensuring clients feel understood while receiving effective treatment.
In addition to her specialty areas, Nicole supports individuals dealing with midlife transitions, postpartum depression and anxiety, and grief. She uses a variety of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices. Nicole also offers faith-based treatment and Christian counseling for those seeking to integrate their spirituality into their healing journey. Her ability to adapt her approach to the specific needs of diverse populations, including the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and those involved in adoption or foster care, underscores her commitment to providing inclusive care.
With a clinical background from Cleveland State University, Liberty University, and Wright State University, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. She offers a wide range of services, including individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, and case management, serving clients from children and teens to adults and seniors.
Outside of her professional life, Nicole enjoys traveling, reading, and immersing herself in crime TV. These personal interests reflect her curiosity and drive to continually learn, which she integrates into her practice.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Midlife Transitions
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Faith-Based Treatment
- Mindfulness
Education
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Cleveland State University
Professional | 2018
Cleveland, OH, US
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Liberty University
Professional | 2014
Lynchburg, VA, US
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Wright State University
Undergraduate | 2009
Dayton, OH, US
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Wright State University
Undergraduate | 2009
US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Nicole Crandell. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Nicole Crandell generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Nicole Crandell's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Nicole Crandell:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Nicole Crandell is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Nicole Crandell works at:
Yes, Nicole Crandell does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Nicole Crandell is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: