Krystal Shaner
Hi, I’m Krystal. From an early age, I’ve felt a strong calling to help others, and that passion continues to guide my work today. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2020, after completing my Bachelor’s in Human Services. With over 10 years of experience supporting both adults and children, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including intensive in-home services, community mental health, and private practice. These experiences have shaped my ability to meet people where they are and provide care that feels supportive, compassionate, and tailored to each individual. I truly value creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. No matter your background or what you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone—I’m here to walk alongside you.
First session
You can expect a supportive and compassionate environment, where moments of lightness and laughter are welcomed, and where you feel genuinely cared for throughout your journey. There’s no pressure to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, understood, and more at ease about the process.
Strengths
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and centered around you. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to support and guide you in a way that feels safe and empowering. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I draw from a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and strengths-based techniques, to meet your unique needs. Whether you're working through challenges or seeking personal growth, we’ll work together at your pace to help you feel more confident, understood, and supported.
Ideal clients
My ideal client when working with children and adolescents is someone who is willing to engage in the therapeutic process, even if they are initially hesitant or unsure about counseling. They may be experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, social or peer relationship issues, school-related stress, family conflict, trauma, grief, or life transitions. Goals typically include improving emotional awareness and regulation, strengthening coping skills, increasing confidence and resilience, enhancing communication and relationships, reducing distressing symptoms, and developing healthy problem-solving skills. For adolescents, goals may also include building independence, improving identity development, managing stress, and preparing for successful transitions into adulthood.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I work with you to challenge thoughts that maybe distorted. Example, if you have the thought : "I am never enough." I will explore times when you have felt you are enough and what does being enough look like from your perspective.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Individual Therapy
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Doesn't specialize in
Couples Counseling
Licensed in
VirginiaLicense 0701014205