My name is Christine Crawford. I go by Chris. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW#52059) in the state of Texas.
My counseling style is client-centered and compassion-based. I believe that everyone deserves good mental health care and I enjoy providing tele-health therapy services because it makes therapy so much more accessible and convenient. I strive to provide my clients with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where they can work to overcome whatever challenges they are experiencing so that they can live their best, most joyful lives. I specialize in working with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship difficulties, stress management, grief/loss, gender identity, sexuality, LGBT+ issues, professional development, and trauma. I incorporate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Biofeedback into my therapeutic approach.
I grew up in Michigan and got my Bachelor's Degree at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Upon graduation, I moved to Texas and got my Master's Degree in Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. I worked in Child Protective Services for a short time before succumbing to burnout and compassion fatigue. I took a job in Hospice out of pure desperation, and discovered that I loved it. I have been a Hospice Social Worker for over 12 years and I still do it part time. The thing I enjoy most about providing end-of-life care is that I have the opportunity to work with the entire spectrum of humanity, I get to see the most loving and compassionate sides of human nature, and I get to help people live the rest of their lives with comfort, dignity, and peace. I currently live in the suburbs of Austin with my husband, toddler, and rescue mutt. I enjoy walks, crafting, reading, podcasts, thrift store shopping, and yoga.
Reaching out for help when you are struggling is incredibly brave. I am so glad that you are taking care of yourself, and I look forward to getting to know you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 52059
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Chris was the best! She helped me get to grips with my gender identity and on a path towards socially and medically transitioning :)
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Chris for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning lgbt
Chris is helping me to understand and improving myself as human being. She makes you think, and try to find the best way to deal with the matter. She helped me to pass a very deep and dark part of my life.
Written on Nov 11, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Chris has been great so far. Great listener, very supportive and caring. Thank you!
Written on Nov 08, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Chris is a wonderfully supportive therapist who genuinely cares :)
Written on Oct 22, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I've only had one session so far as I'm very busy at the moment. But this has gone above and beyond to help me schedule and given me great resources to look at. As I've only had one session I cant give a super well rounded answer but she seems great!
Written on Jun 19, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Chris is a kind and caring listener and provides resources to help. She understands that sometimes you just want to release emotions and feelings without feeling judged or like a problem that needs to be fixed. Thank you for making me feel heard and totally normal for having a plethora feelings during quarantine.
Written on Jun 15, 2020 after therapy with Chris for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes