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Our Practice
Our Practice
Timothy Crumley, LMHC, LPC, BC-TMH, Clinical Director
Our practice was founded by Timothy in early 2018, as there was a need for tele-based services within New York State well before the COVID-19 pandemic. After working with a couple of big-box tele-medical corporations, Timothy decided to open his own practice when he realized these services should be provider-based, clinically driven and led.
He is a Rogerian and Client-Centered therapist and one of his core beliefs is that most distress is related to living a life that may not be yours.
This is especially true in a world where economic factors, political events, and systemic problems are accumulating and resulting in trauma associated with late-stage capitalism.
One of the main goals of therapy is to identify your path and true goals, and to begin taking steps toward your ideal self. Timothy also believes this process can often be best accomplished online and through secure forms of digital communication (including text and video-based services).
In his spare time Timothy has also managed a substance abuse rehabilitation facility in Albany, New York, as well as served as a psychotherapist at a private practice and on other online platforms. He is an avid cyclist and runner.
Timothy is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York, and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. He also serves on the board of directors for NYMHCA.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Providers with "MHC-LP" credentials and "MHC Intern" status are under the direct clinical supervision of Timothy Crumley, LMHC and/or Kelly Benjamin, LMHC.
Our Providers
Our Providers
Matthew Arras, MHC-LP
Matthew is a dedicated and ambitious MHC (supervised) with CommonSense Wellness Network with a lot of passion in the mental health field. He graduated from the University at Albany, State University of New York with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently completing his master’s degree in mental health counseling at the same university. Matthew strives to make a positive impact on the lives of his clients by creating an environment where they can feel safe and comfortable allowing them to grow in a beneficial direction. He works corroboratively with his clients and meets them where they are in their readiness to change. Matthew values that everyone is unique and will experience life in a different way. He puts a high importance on allowing his clients to be the person they are, letting them be the captain of their own ship while taking on the role of their navigator, listening warmly while suggesting different avenues to explore to help them hone their own self-healing capacities to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
He has experience in the addiction field but loves working with people from all walks of life with diverse life experiences. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outside in nature, and going for long walks.
Elvira Horbata, MHC-LP
Elvira Horbata, MHC-LP
Elvira Horbata is a supervised MHC within Common Sense Wellness Network. She graduated from the University at Albany with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in neuroscience. Currently, she is in her Mental Health Counseling program, working towards her master’s degree.
Mental health has always been a passion for Elvira. Life comes with many hardships, and there’s no denying that facing those challenges alone can be difficult. Elvira creates a safe space to discuss the hardships and struggles that one endures. She helps address these struggles and find ways to persevere. Elvira believes that using a strengths-based approach can help individuals discover their true capabilities, bringing more meaning into their lives. With that being said, she helps foster resilience so that her clients can unlock their full potential.
Elvira focuses on building therapeutic relationships with her clients, demonstrating empathy and maintaining full engagement. She is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for individuals of all demographics and walks of life, irrespective of background, ethnicity, gender, or life experiences.
Megan Philip, MHC-LP
Megan is a Mental Health Counselor with a love and passion for helping others in various capacities. She graduated from the University at Albany with her Bachelors Degree in 2013. In the years to follow, she discovered her passion for mental health and will complete her Masters in the Clinical Mental Counseling Program at the College of Saint Rose in 2024.
Megan is particularly passionate about bridging the gap between mental health care and faith communities as well as communities of color, especially in the Caribbean where her family is from. Additionally, Megan has helped countless individuals and families dealing with a wide variety of issues for almost a decade in the non-profit sector. She is also an ordained minister in the state of New York.
Megan believes that the mind is like a garden – whatever is planted, watered and cultivated will grow. She desires to help people to grow the best and most beautiful gardens in their lives possible, that individuals can fully enjoy and be nourished by. Megan brings dedication and passion to the therapeutic setting as she desires to see her clients live the most meaningful lives they can dare to imagine.
Contact her today to help you with living the life you desire!
Kelly Benjamin, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor
Kelly is a Mental Health Counselor who is based in Albany NY and works as a Clinical Supervisor under Timothy Crumley, LMHC. Kelly has been working in the mental health field for over the past ten years, starting his career specializing in substance use disorders. Kelly began his career working as a full-time therapist at an intensive residential substance use treatment program located in Albany NY. Kelly is also employed by St. Peter’s Health Partners as a Behavioral Health Counselor.
Kelly’s theoretical orientation is Person-Centered with the utilization of cognitive behavioral techniques which helps his clients reexamine their unhealthy belief systems. He believes that therapy is a collaborative process and guides clients to increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths to have a more meaningful life experience. He believes that Person-Center Therapy can promote empowerment while helping individuals increase self-awareness and self-reliance. Kelly believes that all individuals possess the ability to fulfill their true potential and live a life of peace and prosperity.
Darin Roy, LMHC
As your therapist, Darin sees you as a whole person and will help you discover which pieces of your story are authentically your own and which pieces no longer (or never) served you. Mindfully integrating narrative and existential approaches to therapy, you and Darin will work towards identifying realistic solutions to your stressors.
Darin is excited to embark with you on this path towards gaining a sense of lasting wellness. You and Darin will do this while respecting the fact that you are indeed the expert on your narrative. You will transcend those harmful internal and external factors in your life by looking towards effective and practical solutions that employ your strengths.
Your journey to the point of being here and seeking help is one that shows a strength that is not to be underestimated. Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you is of paramount importance. To enable this, Darin offers a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can get to know each other and discuss your goals. Darin invites you to reach out if you have any questions.
Darin has been a tennis, skiing, and alternative building instructor for most of his life. He believes that living in harmony with the world around us is important for one’s well-being. He will work with you to help balance that enables authentic peace of mind.
Jordyn Kossow, MHC Intern
Jordyn earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Development at the University at Albany, where she is now pursuing a graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, exploring the connection between past and present experiences to foster deeper self-awareness, uncover patterns, and create lasting change. She takes a warm and thoughtful approach, focusing on the subtle depths and intricacies of each person’s life. Through your narrative, she aims to guide you toward meaningful growth and healing.
Together, we will work to gain insights that empower you on your path toward self-discovery and fulfillment.
Grisha Pradhan, MHC Intern
Grisha completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Dakota and is currently part of the Mental Health Counseling master’s program at the University at Albany. Her approach focuses on collaborating with individuals, providing a safe space to share their stories, and helping them make sense of life’s challenges.
Rooted in client-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy, her work focuses on meeting each person where they are while offering coping strategies when needed. With a holistic perspective, she considers past and present influences to better support each client’s unique journey. She is dedicated to creating an inclusive, empathetic space where individuals from all walks of life can foster growth and resilience.
When not studying or working, Grisha enjoys creative activities like building Lego sets, painting, and crocheting.
Alexis Johnson, MHC Intern
Alexis Johnson is a current Master's student in Mental Health Counseling at the University at Albany, where she completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human Development. Alexis believes that the human experience is filled with complicated challenges coming from various internal, external, and greater societal factors that impact everyone. Therapy serves as an unique place to sort through the emotions that come from it all and to not have to do so alone. Alexis believes that people need to feel heard and to be able to vent in a space that is reserved to be all about them and their needs, goals, emotions, and self-fulfilment.
Through an integrative lens and a holistic perspective, Alexis aims to offer a therapeutic space through counseling that allows people to process feelings in a space to that they may not have in the hustle and bustle of other spaces, to find coping mechanisms to bring with you outside of the therapeutic room, and altogether find what steps can be taken for an ideal and happier life so goals can be set to get there.
Zifan (Kyle) Xiao, MHC Intern
Kyle completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Toronto and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Syracuse University. Kyle believes that counseling needs to meet the person where they are while promoting new perspective, insight, and autonomy.
Through a person-centered and collaborative approach, Kyle aims to create a safe and inclusive environment within the counseling space to process feelings, promote coping strategies, and fostering resilience and self-compassion. Ultimately, identifying a path to the desired life collaboratively with the individual.
Danica Salamun, MHC Intern
Danica is currently pursuing a Masters in Counseling at Russell Sage University, after a successful career in veterinary medicine. She appreciates creating the same close relationships with her clients that she previously enjoyed counseling pet parents for over twenty years.
Danica uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and person centered therapy (PCT) to help clients gain better insight into their current belief systems and to consider their own potential for personal growth.
In her free time, Danica enjoys reading, playing games with friends and family, and spending time with her dog, Phoebe. She believes in the power of nature to help quiet our racing thoughts, and can often be found walking Phoebe with a pair of binoculars and birding app in hand.
Zihan (Hanna) Jin, MHC Intern
Hanna completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Syracuse University. She believes counseling is a supportive journey that helps people recognize their strengths, develop coping tools, and grow toward greater well-being.
Hanna draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients explore the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as person-centered approaches that emphasize empathy, acceptance, and personal growth. She strives to offer a safe and welcoming space where you can feel accepted, understood, and supported. Her hope is to walk alongside you as you explore who you are and move toward a happier, more authentic life.
Rawan Baalbaki, MHC Intern
Rawan (she/her) is a counselor in training who is passionate about creating a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered to grow. Coming from a Middle Eastern background, she brings a culturally responsive perspective to her work, recognizing how culture, identity, and lived experiences influence both challenges and strengths.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Relational-Cultural Theory, and Existential perspectives. Rawan values the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing and strives to meet each client with authenticity, empathy, and curiosity. She works with clients to explore the roots of presenting concerns while fostering resilience and meaningful change.
Rawan has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions. Her training has also included supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and those facing difficulties that impact daily functioning.
She is committed to walking alongside clients as they take steps toward greater self-understanding, balance, and well-being. Rawan is currently completing her clinical training under supervision at CommonSense Wellness Network.
Informed Consent and the No Suprises Act
Informed Consent and the No Suprises Act
Our practice utilizes and follows informed consent and No Surprises Act disclosure language outlined by CommonSense Wellness Network, IPA, LLC, and our providers pride ourselves in ensuring transparency with our clients.
Please see our full informed consent here: CSWN informed consent
No Suprises Act disclosure, as outlined by CommonSense Wellness Network, IPA, LLC:
Moreover, we seek to ensure clients know, understand, and agree to their fee for services. Most clients at CommonSense utilize insurance with their provider, however provider ability to take insurance varies based on the provider, their credentials, and a number of other factors. As a result, some clients pay out of pocket for services, and most will pay on a sliding scale based on their income.
The No Surprises Act requires us to outline what a client may pay if they were to be charged the full fee at CommonSense WellnessNetwork for services, and what this cost could add up to in the most extreme case based on various factors.
Please note: clients paying out of pocket for services complete a financial agreement, and often this agreement is for much lower than the full fee would entail at CommonSense. The numbers below reflect the most extreme possibility of such an agreement:
Case scenario: working with a nurse practitioner
intake fee (may be applied up to once a year): $300
follow up fee: $200 (usually 15-30 minutes)
If a client were to work with a nurse practitioner at these rates, and meet with them a couple times a month for a year (note this is not standard frequency for psychiatric care in private practice, however this is probably the most frequent, and expensive, such care could become in extreme cases. Generally sessions are more frequent at first and then taper to a lesser frequency over time), the total for year would be $5,300.
Case scenario: working with a mental health counselor or social worker
intake fee (may be applied up to once a year): $225
follow up fee: $175 (usually 45-50 minutes)
If a client were to work with a therapist at these rates, and meet with them once a week (this frequency, as well as meeting every other week, are standard frequencies for psychotherapy. However, various factors may determine appropriate frequency and the most a therapist in private practice may see a client would be two to three times a week - and generally for a specific and limited period of time), the yearly cost for services would be $9,125 (weekly) and $4,575 (every other week).
PLEASE NOTE: frequency of sessions within a private practice setting, especially over the course of a year, can NEVER be guarenteed, as many factors may impact the frequency of services. Additionally, yearly cost projections are difficult to establish because services are generally charged for at the time of session (known as "fee-for-service"). Ultimately, you (the client) must agree to any change in service frequency prior to such change, and you would do so knowing the service fee per session. This allows you to establish your own informed cost projections, and those most accurate and consistent to your individual care.
When determining eligibility for sliding scale, clients are not required to provide documentation or proof of income. Additionally, CSWN may suggest applying the "1/1000" rule - where a client's (or family) gross yearly income is divided by 1/1000, and this equates to the sliding scale fee.
Example: client making 100k a year would pay $100 per session with a therapist.
Sliding scale for licensed therapists (mental health counselors and social workers) may go as low as $85 per session. For limited-permit and pre-licensed therapists, including interns, the sliding scale may go as low as $60 per session.
Sliding scale for nurse practitioners is generally full fee only (if insurance cannot be utilized).
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