- Client-centered care
- Practical skills
- Goal oriented
About Crystal
Crystal Crumley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 14 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, grief, and major life changes. She guides clients who are coping with anger, low self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD-related challenges. Her tone is encouraging and practical, aimed at people wanting straightforward help.
Crystal takes a client-centered approach, which means she follows each person’s pace and priorities. She blends methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused work, trauma-focused ideas, and psychodynamic thinking so sessions match what a person needs. She emphasizes being heard and offers concrete skills and small homework tasks to practice between meetings.
She grew interested in counseling while completing a master’s degree at Lee University and has worked in community settings since. That experience shaped her focus on accessible, everyday strategies rather than jargon. Crystal aims to reduce stigma and make counseling feel approachable.
In sessions she listens first, then suggests practical steps to try at home or at work. The goal is steady progress toward the personal goals a client sets. She helps people break down problems into manageable parts and track changes over time.
Crystal invites people who are ready to try a supportive, goal-oriented approach. She works collaboratively and adjusts methods to fit each person’s situation and pace.
How different approaches are used in online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following a person’s pace and goals. Online sessions using this approach usually start with the therapist asking what matters most and then working toward those goals in practical steps. This style is helpful for people who want a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort through problems.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches simple skills to change them. Online CBT often includes short exercises or homework to practice between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress.
Trauma-focused ideas emphasize creating steadier emotional control and safety around difficult memories. In remote work, this can mean pacing conversations and offering coping tools to use when strong feelings come up.
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options available before booking. Ask about formats and scheduling so sessions can fit into everyday life, such as fitting a check-in during a work break or choosing a shorter meeting when time is tight. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy routine and useful for practicing skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, anger, career changes, bipolar concerns, ADHD, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach, listening to each person’s priorities and moving at their pace. She also blends practical techniques from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and psychodynamic approaches as appropriate.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
She has 14 years of mental health experience and has worked in community settings helping people grow and heal after completing a master’s degree at Lee University.
Where is the therapist located and what credentials are held?
She is based in Tennessee and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are paid through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.