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Crystal Willson, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello! Welcome to exploring yourself on another level. I am sure you are searching for the right counselor for you. It is important to take some time and explore your options. I, too, did that when seeking options to provide online counseling services. I will share a bit about myself so you can decide if I am the right fit for your needs.

First, I believe everyone can benefit from therapy! I believe we all have the opportunity to learn and grow at all phases our of lives.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Additions Professional living and working in Florida. I have been working in the mental health and substance use community in different capacities since 2006. I finished my Bachelor's in Psychology from The University of South Florida in 2006 and immediately started working in the field. I completed my Master's of Science in 2008 from Troy University. I followed that by completing my Certified Addiction Professional credential in 2011 and my Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2015. In that time, I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance use disorders. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines motivational interviewing skills, cognitive-behavioral with the goal of creating solutions for life's challenges. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

13yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Depression Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH13762

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Crystal Willson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I love that Crystal is able to hear my emotions through texting. I am able to have a conversation in the comfort of texting as I am not able to have a phone conversation about the stuff we touch on in therapy yet. I also appreciate that I can text her whenever I am in need of support and she will get back to me within 24-48 hours. Usually to offer advice and or mention that we should discuss it during our upcoming session.

Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

Dr. Wilson listens to me and provides constructive ways to help. She challenges me in ways that have helped me grow and be more confident

Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions

Crystal is very helpful!

Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Crystal is very professional and very friendly. She does an excellent job of listening and noticing non verbal cues during our sessions. Her questions help me to reflect on my thoughts and she offers suggestions that help me build the tools I need to cope with issues as they arise.

Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Crystal is very professional and definitely helps identify issues and gives adequate feedback. I really enjoy our sessions

Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Crystal is amazing and has helped me so much. She lets me vent when I need to, provides things I can do to help myself and celebrates my wins with me

Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes