Welcome! My name is Crystal DeRose and I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from Millersville University and have been practicing for 11 years. As a therapist, I believe my role is to help guide you through your own personal journey. I aim to collaboratively identify goals to help you live a more meaningful life despite the occasional (or frequent) dips along the way.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, review the counseling process, and answer any questions . We will break down your current reason for seeking counseling and briefly explore past experiences and relationships. Though I do ask a significant amount of questions, you decide what you are comfortable with sharing. My goal is to gain as much insight on you and your situation to formulate a plan tailored to your specific needs.
My biggest strength is connecting with clients to provide a safe and judgment free environment.
CBT is where my training originated; however, I tailor my approach based on client needs.
I have been trained in the fairytale model and attachment based model. I am EMDR certified since February 2023.
ACT is one of my favorite methods because I love the use of metaphors and looking at life from a different perspective.
Trauma impacts most everyone at some point in our lives. I believe it is important to acknowledge it's existence and approach from a non-judgmental stance.