LPC, 13 years of experience
Peace and many blessings! Thank you again for considering me as your therapist. I offer a helping relationship that is evidence-based and whole-body healing. In this, you will gain a different perspective, work toward your values and goals, and learn tools to maintain these changes. What is whole-body healing? In short, it incorporates mindfulness, spiritual exploration, and somatic approaches. As a holistic practitioner, I help clients find alternative solutions such as diet, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and somatic bodywork therapies as ways of healing. My education includes a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, from Delaware State University and a Masters of Science in Counseling with an Emphasis on Spirituality from Loyola University in Maryland. I have worked in a variety of settings including as a High School Guidance Counselor, Residential Treatment Center Therapist, and health care employee. With each role I gained a renewed since for my life purpose which is to help people in all walks and stages of Life.
In the first session, I usually ask, "Why did you push send?" to identify your current stressors. We take time to discuss your past experiences and begin to identify your counseling needs. I also like to take time to cover some counseling tools.
My greatest strengths as a therapist are my ability to be an active listener, being nonjudgmental, having a down-to-earth attitude, and knowing that a healthy dose of laughter can cure almost anything. The goal of my work is to help clients live as healthy and peaceful of a life as possible. That can include getting through difficult times in their lives, which is a large part of what many of my clients return for and stay with me for. I truly value every person I work with.
I am fortunate enough to have been involved in helping relationships with women, men, and families. Many of them have had to cope with difficult transitions such as divorce, returning to the workforce, grief, dietary changes, or leaving their family home to pursue a college degree.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based, values-directed behavioral therapy that helps clients move in the direction of their values to have fuller and more meaningful lives. I’ve been an ACT therapist for seven years, and it has helped my clients gain a better understanding of their life condition and improve their overall vitality. I also use it as a psychoeducational tool to help them develop the knowledge and skills they need to maintain healthy habits.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can teach you strategies to modify unhelpful thoughts (cognitions) and behaviors. I use CBT as a psychoeducational tool to help clients get a better understanding of their thinking, behaviors, and feelings. This allows them to decrease their symptoms and improve their overall functioning.
I use the Adlerian psychotherapy approach to help my clients attain goals and overcome feelings of inferiority. I approach therapy with a holistic perspective and believe that the path to growth is based on a foundation of encouragement and support. It's my goal as a therapist to create a trusted environment in which clients feel safe to talk openly about any issue, which helps me to support clients' efforts through insight.
Psychoeducation involves helping clients understand their diagnosis, their treatment options, and how to manage their mental health condition, including coping strategies.
As a mental health practitioner, I use mind-body healing techniques. These techniques enhance the mind's interactions with bodily function to induce relaxation. The aim of these techniques is to improve overall health and well-being.
13 ratings with written reviews
July 16, 2025
My first therapy session with Krystal was a great experience. I was nervous and unsure what to expect, but her calm demeanor, attentive listening, understanding and professionalism immediately put me at ease and made the session worthwhile.
July 8, 2025
She’s very patient and warm. She challenges me to find a solution.
July 1, 2025
1st of many session with Mrs. Krystal! I will definitely be returning. She was such a breath of fresh air for me.