LCSW, 5 years of experience
Hi there, I’m Crystal. Do you feel life is getting the best of you right now? Are you struggling to find your purpose? Is it hard for you to find things that you love about yourself? I help people who are in life transitional stages manage anxiety and daily stressors. Together, we can identify the problem and focus on solutions. We’ll use evidence based theories as well as a holistic approach to address your individual needs. I also utilize mindfulness techniques as well as DBT skills to empower my clients. Whether your dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, or relational issues, I am here to assist you. Seeking help can be a hurdle on its own but you will see changes if you trust the process. So take the first step and schedule an appointment today. I can’t wait to work with you!
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced significant trauma, relational issues, academic struggles, depression, and anxiety.
Children and young adults. I focus on ensuring my clients needs are able to be met.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic approach I take that helps my clients embrace their thoughts and feelings, rather than fighting against them. The goal is to increase psychological flexibility, which allows people to live in a way that aligns with their values, even in the presence of difficult emotions. ACT integrates mindfulness and behavioral techniques to help my clients live more meaningful lives.
What It Involves: One of the most commonly used approaches for depression is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps identify negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to depression, such as self-criticism or pessimism, and works to replace them with healthier, more realistic ways of thinking. How It Helps: By changing negative thought patterns, you can change how you feel and behave, which can alleviate depressive symptoms. Over time, CBT helps you develop the skills to manage your thoughts independently, even outside of therapy.
Culturally sensitive therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes and respects the unique cultural, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds of clients that I love to use. It involves adapting therapeutic techniques and strategies to be mindful of a client's cultural identity and values. I am aware of how culture influences thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and I incorporate this understanding into the treatment process. Culturally sensitive therapy isn't about making assumptions based on a client's background; rather, it’s about understanding the client’s lived experience, respecting their worldview, and integrating cultural factors into the therapeutic process to provide more effective support.
4 ratings with written reviews
June 10, 2025
Crystal literally saved my life ❤️
May 8, 2025
Search no more I will never have enough good things to say about Crystal. I appreciate how personable she is while still offering solutions and advising next steps. Her guidance goes beyond emotional or mental health. She’s given me advice about career, education and family related matters. Highly recommend her! She’s a breath of fresh air and a soft landing space after trials of trying to find the right fit.
May 3, 2025
Crystal is so supportive. I feel so much better after every session with her. I always look forward to our time together. I am so happy she’s my therapist.