Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals
- Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
About Crystal D Payton
About the Provider
From an early age, I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to caring for others. My nursing career began in critical care, where I gained invaluable experience in managing complex health needs. Over time, I advanced my practice by becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner and later a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. It was in mental health that I discovered my true calling — a field where I could make a profound and lasting impact.
Providing mental health services allows me to build trust, conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, educate, counsel, and treat the whole person using a variety of therapeutic approaches and evidence-based interventions. I am committed to delivering quality, holistic, patient-centered care and strive to understand, respect, and honor each individual’s unique needs.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is witnessing transformation — seeing patients move from moments of deep sadness to laughter and healing, and celebrating the outcomes of their hard work. These experiences continually reinforce my belief in the incredible strength of the mind-body connection and inspire me to provide compassionate, effective care every day.
Locations
- Corewell Health Southwestern Medical Counseling Stevensville
- 5675 Fairview Street, Stevensville, MI 49127
- Get Directions
- Phone: 269-429-7727
- Fax: 269-429-5754
Experience
Education
- Graduate: Ball State University, Post-Masters (PM), 2013
Insurance
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Claritev
- Lakeland Care Network
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
31 ratings, 12 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2026
She is great! She puts up with a lot and does great! I enjoy her a lot and her MA that day roomed me very quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2026
As I said earlier, she listens, she discusses how the meds are effecting me. You can feel that she cares. She never rushes and gives as much time is needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2026
I always leave feeling better and she remembers my visits which always makes me feel appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2026
I appreciate her. Wonderful person.
- No RatingReviewed on 4/21/2026
She is just a amazing person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Crystal really listens so she can determine which medication is best for you. She provides plenty of time for the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2026
Crystal is the best I don’t know what I would do without her help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
She cares. Tells me what I need to hear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
She is very kind and compassionate. I don't like talking about myself or my problems, but she has helped me be comfortable enough to do so. I'm very pleased with the help I have recieved.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Crystal takes time with her patients. I never feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Crystal is a fantastic provider and explains everything well, and explains things in a simplistic term. She is very caring and wants her patients to be successful in their mental health journey. She truly is an asset to Corewell. And you can tell she really cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Very good.