About Crystal
I Am a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 12 years of experience. The bulk of my therapeutic focus has been in sex and intimacy issues as well as sexual, relational, and religious trauma. In 2016, I completed a year long certification program to become a Certified Kink Aware Therapist (CKAT) and I specialize with BDSM, fetish, and Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM). I absolutely love working in these areas and helping clients explore and understand their sexuality, relationship styles, and sexual expression!
I am also passionate about sexual health and education. I enjoy assisting clients in overcoming sexual shame, gaining information regarding safe sex practices, and identifying ways for maximizing sexual pleasure, health, and happiness.
In our culture, many people are suffering from religious-based trauma which creates an internal state of shame, relational conflict, and loss of community and sense of self. There is much overlap between Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) and issues with sexuality and intimate relationships. Specializing in RTS and sexuality allows me to help clients in their deconstruction journey by identifying harmful messages instilled by authoritarian and oppressive doctrine and creating a healthy narrative that leads to new meaning and purpose, a shedding of shame, and a strengthened relationship to the self.
I am LGBTQ+ and trans/gender non-binary affirming. Your identities, experiences, and oppression-based barriers are integral and matter in our therapeutic work. My therapeutic approach is supportive, directive, and centered on you so that you feel empowered and equipped to navigate your world and move forward with confidence and a strong sense of self.
Finding a good personality match is very important to the therapeutic process. You should feel safe and comfortable to explore difficult arenas with your therapist. I offer free 15 minute phone consultations so that potential clients can determine if we will be a good therapeutic fit.