I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Notre Dame College, and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University New England. I am a Licensed Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Massachusetts, as well as Licensed Professional Counselor in Maine. I hold the credential of Master Addiction Counselor from The National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional via IATP. I have over a decade of education and experience working with individuals struggling with mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, addiction, substance abuse and trauma, as well as life transitions and stresses (such as divorce, parenting, loss and grief). I am also a 200 hr yoga instructor and trained mediation teacher. I draw on cognitive-behavioral approaches/therapy, as well as mindfulness-based practices.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MA LMHC 6216
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Crystal was a life-changer. Thank you being a wonderful part of my journey.
Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, coping with life changes, and adhd
Crystal is great!
Therapy is new for me and something I have avoided for a long time.
Crystal listens well which Is exactly what I needed early on and she also provides clear and strong feedback, which I also need.
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and adhd
When I initially signed up for Betterhelp, I had reservations about online counseling. I have tried in-person counseling sporadically over the years, and I was concerned it would be difficult to connect with a counselor I had never met in person. Despite my initial reservations, my experience working with Crystal has been the most positive and productive counseling experience I have had to date. Whether connecting over message or over the phone, Crystal is insightful, positive, and focused. During our very first meeting, Crystal helped me identify tools I can use to navigate the challenges I currently face. Every conversation I have with Crystal, I feel like I walk away with another tool in the toolbelt and another skill to practice that is both relevant to my situation and effective.
Written on Dec 06, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and career difficulties
Find therapy very helpful
Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd