Crystal Barnes
Welcome to my profile! Thank you for being here. I am Crystal, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am excited that you are ready to embark on a journey self care focused on improving overall health and wellness. I would love to collaborate with you on this incredible and transformative journey! Therapy is about curating a safe space where you can be your authentic self, while crafting intentional goals that assist you in becoming the very best version of yourself. I bring a wealth of professional experience that is both culturally aware, and non judgmental.
I am a very warm, caring, and empathetic clinician who believes that everyone is the expert of their own life, that you inherently possess everything you need for healing and fulfillment, and that everyone is doing the best they can.
First session
During our first session we will focus on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship. We will review your intake and discuss your specific goals for therapy.
Strengths
My greatest strength is my therapeutic self. I am a very warm, caring, and empathetic clinician who believes that everyone is the expert of their own life, that you inherently possess everything you need for healing and fulfillment, and that everyone is doing the best they can. This is your journey, and your process. I will be cheering you on every step of the way.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve clients who are committed to the change process and who have an open mind about what their healing or highest version of themselves looks like. I enjoy supporting client to work through every day stressors, depression, grief, anxiety, self esteem challenges , life changes, and relationship challenges. I also enjoy supporting clients to work through trauma and trauma related stressors.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
I do not believe that therapy should be approached from a one size fits all perspective. I intentionally select various techniques and evidenced based modalities to assist you to achieve your treatment goals. Some of my favorite treatment methods include IFS, Somatic Therapy, CBT, and elements from EMDR.
Somatic
I believe that trauma can be stored in the body. Somatic therapy is a wonderful way to physically heal from trauma. Somatic therapy encourages one to utilize body awareness, movement, and breath work to become aware of bodily sensations and to release stored emotions that can cause pain and physical illness.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Christian
Woman
Top specialties
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Other specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum
Spirituality
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
FloridaLicense TPSW6665
MarylandLicense 29578
VirginiaLicense 0904020161