Our Team

Chelsea Schrunk Crivello, MSW, LICSW

Founder, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor

I specialize in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions and have extensive training in trauma-focused methods, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through the International Association EMDRIA. I am nationally certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a foundation for personal growth and self-understanding.

As a queer person, I have a special interest in working with LGBTQ+ folks and have experience writing letters for gender affirming care.

With a trauma lens, I tend to dive into what's truly underneath. Therapy can take time! AND as an action-oriented person, expect to take home tools to help you in the day-to-day and goals/homework for you to focus on while I'm not around. I enjoy working with a range of ages as long as it fits within my specialty.

Outside of the therapy room, I’m usually surrounded by my favorite people and creatures—my wife, our newest addition, Baby Jack (who joined us last summer), and our lively crew of two dogs and two cats.

Creativity is where I let myself be imperfect on purpose—whether I’m making delightfully wobbly pottery, knitting pieces with uneven edges, or practicing embroidery (which often ends with tangled thread and a few accidental needle pokes).

As a trauma therapist, I also value staying grounded through movement, and yoga is one of my favorite ways to reconnect with myself and the mind-body relationship. I LOVE learning and am often the person saying, “I just heard this great thing…”—whether it’s a new intervention, a fascinating fact, or a quote from another therapist or helping professional. Conferences, new books, and thought-provoking podcasts keep me endlessly inspired

My caseload is currently full, but I encourage you to connect with one of our talented clinicians who currently have openings!

Greta Carlson, MA

Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. You might be navigating anxiety, perfectionism, complex or acute trauma, stress, or a sense of uncertainty about who you are or where you’re headed. Therapy with me can be a place to pause, breathe, make sense of what’s getting in the way, and create space for something to shift. I’m authentic and down-to-earth, and I sometimes use humor or light sarcasm in session when it fits the moment.

I integrate various therapeutic modalities using a person-centered lens. Therapy with me is collaborative and creative - supporting insight into your internal world, emotional awareness, and relationships. I support adults, adolescents, and children using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, and other trauma-informed practices, depending on the client’s needs. I believe EMDR  pairs beautifully with IFS/parts work and other modalities to support client-paced and integrative healing.

Outside of the therapy office, I enjoy spending as much time outdoors as possible. You can usually find me hiking, chasing sunsets, crocheting a blanket, or finding any excuse to be near water. I am always on the lookout for new local trails, cozy coffee shops, and small everyday adventures. I value connection, humor, and authenticity – messiness, imperfections, and all!

Greta is in-network with BCBS, Aetna, HealthPartners, and Cigna

email: greta@thecrivelloclinic.com

Supervised Therapist

Sydney Slominski, MA

I believe therapy works best when you can show up as your full self, including the anxious parts, overthinking parts, and everything in between. My goal is to create a space that feels warm, genuine, and comfortable while helping you dig into what’s keeping you stuck. I love helping clients understand why they feel the way they do and find practical ways to use that insight.

Before moving into outpatient therapy, I spent several years working in day treatment, which gave me a particular appreciation for working with adolescents and adults who are figuring out who they are while managing everything life throws at them.

My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and individualized. Depending on what you need, we might identify patterns and challenge anxious thoughts, explore how past experiences show up in the present, learn concrete coping skills, or get curious about the deeper “why” underneath your reactions. I draw from CBT, DBT, attachment-based work, ACT, and somatic and trauma-focused approaches.

I’m also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a trauma-focused therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process distressing memories and experiences differently. I love incorporating ART because sometimes we’ve made sense of something in our heads, but the rest of us is still catching up.

I’m passionate about creating an inclusive and affirming space for people of all identities, including LGBTQIA+ clients and individuals from diverse cultural and immigrant backgrounds. You don’t need to have the perfect words for what you’re experiencing—we can figure that part out together.

Outside of the therapy room, I’m happiest when I’m moving or making something. You can usually find me hiking Minnesota’s state parks, going to concerts, painting, or hanging out with my corgi, Winston.

Ages Served: Teens & Adults

Areas of Training & Experience:

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • ADHD & Neurodivergence

  • Self-Esteem & Identity

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationship & Family Dynamics

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care

  • CBT, DBT & ACT

  • Attachment-Based & Somatic Approaches

Sydney is currently in-network with BCBS, Aetna, HealthPartners, and Cigna

Email: sydney@thecrivelloclinic.com

Supervised Therapist

Kristina Kontras, LPCC

My approach to therapy is warm and friendly, rooted in the belief that you are the ultimate authority in your own life.

I bring my training and expertise to help ease points of pain, feeling stuck, or unhelpful patterns that may need shifting.

With over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, life changes and more, I draw from evidenced-based practices such as cognitive behavioral, internal family systems, and mind-body techniques to support you in decreasing difficult symptoms, and creating sustainable relief.

What would that look like for you?

Let’s figure this out together…

Ages served 14+

Areas of training & Experience:

Trauma-Focused CBT

Internal Family Systems

Family relationships and transitions

Relational Discernment

Couples therapy

Transition to Parenthood & Parenting Challenges

Transition to Adulthood

Gender Identity Exploration/Gender Affirming care

Perinatal Mental Health

email: kristina@thecrivelloclinic.com

Please note - Kristina Kontras is affiliated with The Crivello Clinic. However, she is not formally employed by the clinic, and her practice operates independently.

 Therapist, Clinical Supervisor

Contact us.

chelsea@thecrivelloclinic.com
(651) 413-3618

413 Wacouta St.
St. Paul, MN 55101