It is with great honor to introduce myself to you. I hail from Shreveport, Louisiana born and raised. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 11 years of experience, including internships. I obtained a majority of my psychotherapy experience as Lead Therapist at an Intensive Outpatient Program where I conducted both individual and group therapies for 8 years. I've worked with issues ranging from severe chronic depression and anxiety/panic disorders, dual diagnoses, to family and relationship/marital issues. I moved on to become Clinical Director for another organization for 3 years where I primarily conducted initial clinical assessments for clients and matched them with growing counselors within that company. While working with both companies, I'm more than grateful to have worked side by side with psychiatrists from many backgrounds because it definitely increased my knowledge of psychotropic medications. I'm currently in Private Practice and my company's name is It Begins with You Counseling Services, LLC
I've come to find that I enjoy working with clients who's issues stem from low self-esteem, low self-confidence/self-worth, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, personal and professional goal achievement, and couples/marriages experiencing communication issues.
I approach the counseling process from a non-judgmental stance. I provide, support, warmth, encouragement ,and invoke humor throughout sessions. I personally enjoy bringing humor into the process because life can become so challenging and causes us to experience unhealthy tension and stress. Humor not only decreases those symptoms, it also allows us to laugh at ourselves and is a reminder to not take ourselves so seriously. I'm more prone to use what we call in our field Cognitive-behavioral therapy approach because I believe we show up in the world based on how we think and feel which leads to our behaviors, positive or negative. I enjoy seeing clients challenge themselves with applying new thinking and behaviors and developing the perception that challenges can be seen as opportunities instead of something to fear. Even though I'm a stickler for the CBT approach, I still approach each client as unique and meet the client where he/she is currently and tailor therapy approaches that best fit you, the client.
As we work together, we will work together as a team to explore and define your presenting problems, develop realistic/workable goals to improve your quality of life, and work in a systematic fashion towards realizing those goals. You've taken the most important step today and that is realizing a change is needed no matter how great or small and I want to personally congratulate you on putting your one foot forward. “The ability to triumph in life begins with you.”--Oprah Winfrey
I look forward to getting to know you and witnessing your personal growth.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy
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I love working with Crystal! She has taught me many skills that were helping to improve my communication with my partner, feel confident in my every day life and stressful situations. I’m really grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her. She brings her full self and I love how genuine she is! I miss her now that state regulations changed and I’m no longer able to work with her.
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Crystal is sooooo awesome...
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Just base off the first session, I feel confident in knowing that I will gain so much from these sessions.
Written on Mar 01, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love Crystal so much, I am so thankful for her & very happy to be on this journey to healing myself with her by side ❤️ I enjoy our sessions so much she is so real & makes it very easy for me to open up & feel comfortable with her.
Written on Feb 14, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I've had two sessions with Crystal and I loved her since session 1. She's a really good listener and understands everything. The homework she has given me, I've found to be valuable.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Working with Crystal over the past 6 months has been life changing, to say the least. The person I was before working with her is unknown to me now. She is so understanding, uplifting and an amazing person to work through things with. I can't recommend her enough. She helps me better understand myself and helps me navigate my problems and worries with grace. She is real, authentic and hilarious. She makes talking about my problems easy and approachable, and I'm never hesitant to talk to her about anything. She has truly shifted my way of thinking and has helped me become who I truly am. I have the utmost respect for her and the work she does. If there is a counsellor out there you need, it's Crystal.
Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes