- Client-centered approach
- CBT techniques
- Practical homework
About Crystal
Crystal Crumley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, career stress, family issues, and life transitions.
Crystal uses a client-centered approach that focuses on the goals each person brings. She listens and moves at the client's pace. Sessions include practical skills and homework to try between meetings so progress can continue outside the session.
Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused ideas, psychodynamic perspectives, and trauma-focused methods. That mix lets her adapt to what a person needs in the moment while still keeping sessions straightforward and goal-oriented.
Crystal previously worked in community settings, where she helped people manage everyday struggles and recover from difficult experiences. She completed a master's degree at Lee University and chose counseling as a career because she wanted to encourage growth and change through steady support and practical steps.
In session she prioritizes being heard and understood without judgment. Conversations are direct and practical. People who want clear strategies for managing anger, handling parenting stress, changing unhelpful thinking, or coping with major life shifts may find her way of working useful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Crystal often draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in session. Client-centered work focuses on the client's goals and pacing, so conversations start with what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to change patterns that keep stress and anger active.She also uses trauma-focused strategies when past events continue to cause difficulty. Those approaches address how memories and reactions show up now and include exercises to reduce their impact on daily life. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client decide together based on needs, goals, and preferences.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online arrangements can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time from the schedule. The therapist will work with each person to pick a format and pace that fit their life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
Crystal lists anger among the issues she works with, alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting, and other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and combines practical tools from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused methods.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.