Crystal Roskell
Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist from New Jersey (LCSW). I graduated from Rutgers University in 2015 and since then, I have worked in various clinical settings, including corporate, government and private practice. I am also clinical supervisor, offering my experience to new clinicians when needed. I enjoy working with adolescents 14 years and older to adults of all ages, including seniors. My specialty is Borderline Personality Disorder; I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I am passionate about helping individuals develop a "life worth living" as quoted by Marsha Linehan. I enjoy working with complex individuals who often experience difficulty with strong emotions, self-harm and relationship and identity problems. Highly Sensitive People are often misunderstood, resulting in emotional pain.
I enjoy working with complex individuals who often experience difficulty with strong emotions, self-harm and relationship and identity problems.
I am also trained in Trauma Focused -CBT and other treatment modalities. I have been successful in helping individuals overcome phobias, panic attacks, social anxiety, trauma and self-injury. I have extensive experience treating various individuals struggling with general Anxiety/Depression, ADHD and various co-occurring/mood and personality disorders. I believe in collaboration with clients, not directives. My style is genuine and empathetic while being solution-focused. Perhaps you are struggling with serious mental health challenges or, you may simply want to learn how to improve your life, or maybe you feel stuck and aren't quite sure what you need or what you are feeling. Regardless, we can figure it out together. I offer a free phone consultation to help determine comfortability, goodness of fit and to answer any questions, etc. before booking. **Please note: I am licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey. I only provide teletherapy to individuals 14 years and older. If you need a time and don't see it, please message me. I'll do my best to accommodate you.**
First session
The initial session is typically focuses on getting to know one another and any additional information gathering. I encourage clients to ask questions; I believe that therapy should be a two way street. Goodness of fit is essential for the therapeutic relationship, so this is usually determined organically during the first session. During the initial session, we explore clients' needs and how I may be of help, including potential treatment modalities. After the first session, clients gain a sense of what to expect for treatment moving forward.
Strengths
I believe that my biggest strength is and using practical treatment strategies and solutions that can be implemented immediately. I like to provide structure to clients who want it, while not being overly rigid. I am able to pivot to fit the needs of the client. Lastly, I strive to be genuinely honest, even when it is difficult. I am very responsive to my clients and I provide support in between sessions either via phone or email, when it is needed.
Ideal clients
I am passionate about helping people who genuinely want to improve their lives; however, they feel that looks like for them. I enjoy working with individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and Borderline tendencies. I am certified in DBT and trained in T-CBT, which is helpful for treating personality and mood Disorders, Anxiety, OCD, Depression and trauma-related difficulties. My style is eclectic and flexible, but always solution-oriented. Individuals who are looking to make changes and are willing to take an active role in there treatment will benefit the most.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I double certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have found DBT to be helpful in treating various disorders and difficulties, including, mood and personality disorders, treatment resistant depression, and anger. DBT is particularly helpful for individuals who have persistently distorted or inflexible thought patterns and trouble regulating emotions. Clients are given multiple skills to learn and use in between sessions. DBT is an active therapy which requires collaboration on the part of the client and therapist. With optimal execution there is a high degree of success leading to reduced suffering, improved relationships and ability to enjoy life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
To paraphrase Aaron Beck, 'It is our thoughts that affect our feelings.' CBT teaches clients to think differently, so they can feel differently. CBT is effective in treating anxiety, depression, OCD and self-esteem issues for most people. For individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or tendencies, Exposure and Response Therapy is helpful alongside traditional CBT. Clients are given resources, and in some cases exposures or other exercises to practice in between sessions to improve in less time.
Eclectic
There is no one size fits all approach to treatment. I have found that being flexible and using multiple strategies can be beneficial to treatment and reduce client fatigue. I am experienced in helping individuals reduce trauma and reactivity using methods such as psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness training, cognitive restructuring, and other practical and evidence based treatments.
Location
Virtual sessions