Taking the step to begin therapy is a powerful act of courage. Crystal honors that commitment by providing a warm, collaborative, and judgment-free space where you feel truly secure and cared for. Drawing on proven, evidence-based practices, Crystal tailors her approach to respect your unique healing journey. 

 

Crystal works with individuals, couples, and families across all stages of life. Through a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship, she helps you explore your innate strengths, provides safety and confidence to work through and process complex emotions, and create meaningful change. 

 

From your very first session, you can expect a calm, safe space where you guide the pace. Crystal believes that healing isn’t about “fixing” who you are, but uncovering the resilience and self-compassion that has been there all along.

 

Clinical Interests & Expertise​​

• Individuals, couples, and families

• Children, adolescents, and young adults

• First-generation and immigrants' struggles

• Multicultural populations

• Grief and loss

• Depression and anxiety

• Major life transitions 

• Self-esteem

• Trauma and PTSD

• Stress management and self-care

Education & Training

• BA in Early Childhood Education, Columbia College, Chicago, IL 

• MA in Marriage Family Therapy, National University, San Diego, CA

• Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 

• Level 1 Gottman Trained Couples Therapy

• Fluent in English and Spanish

Fun Facts About Crystal

• Learning American Sign Language

• Bilingual teacher at a dual-language elementary school

• Mentors teenagers into college transitions

Contact Crystal
Email: crystal@lakeviewtherapygroup.com