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I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I am licensed in the state of Kansas and Missouri and work part-time as a Yoga Therapist, RYT 200. I have 12 years of clinical experience and have worked with individuals of all ages facing a multitude of challenges including depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, parenting concerns, gender identity needs, relationship issues, self esteem and overcoming everyday stressors. I enjoy providing education regarding the impacts of childhood trauma and how to use that information to better understand ourselves and how to heal moving forward. I believe the more in-tune we are with ourselves the better equipped we are to make positive and lasting changes in life.
My therapeutic approach is holistic in nature. I believe the most important aspect is meeting clients where they are. You know yourself better than anyone and it is your intention, purpose and goal that matters most in this work. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space allowing people to be themselves while feeling supported and encouraged to create and maintain the life they want. I utilize various therapeutic approaches based on goals of my clients and their individual needs.
If you feel we would work well together I look forward to getting to know you more. If you go a different direction I wish you all the best in your journey!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
KS LSCSW 4761
MO LCSW 2022021360
OK LCSW 21113
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Crystal Ellis. 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.
Crystal is simply the best, she has a giant heart and a great listener she also holds me accountable to what my goals are and gently pushes me to be the best version of me. I appreciate every minute of her time!
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Crystal was very in tune with my needs from the first time we spoke. She made my first experience with therapy a great one. I highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
I've had 3 sessions with my therapist so far, I wondered if I would continue with the service and I am. She has done an incredible job of listening and providing feedback. She creates a space where I feel comfortable sharing everything that bothers me so we can do the work & find solutions. She gives me additional resources as needed. We set goals to work on until I see her next. She is very encouraging and celebrates my wins with me.
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I gotta say the first appointment using this app and crystals services had me nervous and overwhelmed didnt know what to expect what would happen, thankfully when she called she introduced herself, and explained how the process worked, we talked about other things at first and that really helped calm me down alot and connect with her since it wasnt a LETS GET TO IT, ATTACK ATTACK attitude and that made me feel comfortable and start communicating better with her i told her my situation and she told me a few things we would work on and how they would help me get to where i neede, over all ive had a great experience and felt comfortable talking to her she listens shes, supportive 10/10 experience made me not afraid of therapy.
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Crystal is a wonderful combination of knowledge, empathy and compassion. She validates my concerns and helps me understand the complicated factors at play in mental health.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She really understands what are short term and long term issues and has different ways of helping me deal with them based on how they are affecting me. I recently found myself being really able to speak without internally holding back. very good therapist.
Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes