Chrystal Westbrook

Compassionate, skills-focused counseling for relationships and life changes

LPC Michigan

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Chrystal

Chrystal Westbrook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of clinical experience practicing in Michigan.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people and couples build practical skills and strategies they can use day to day, drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other therapeutic models.

Her background includes work with relationship and intimacy concerns, sexual dysfunction, body image, chronic pain and illness, and trauma-related issues encountered in clinical settings across the state. She creates a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space intended to help clients explore sensitive topics and recover a sense of agency.

Chrystal blends structured, skills-based techniques with client-centered listening to tailor treatment to each person or partnership. In addition to relationship and sexual health work, her practice addresses anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addiction-related concerns, and challenges linked to caregiving, multicultural contexts, and nontraditional relationship structures.

She accepts international clients and offers a range of online session formats to match client needs.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Chrystal draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often used for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages values-based action and learning to live with difficult emotions rather than avoid them, making it useful for coping with life changes and chronic challenges. In addition, her client-centered orientation prioritizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while developing practical tools.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; Chrystal works with each person or couple to explore goals, preferences, and the kinds of strategies that feel most useful. She adapts techniques over time, combining structured interventions and reflective conversation as needed so treatment aligns with what matters to the client.

Online therapy with her can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life and to continue work on skills between meetings, supporting steady progress from wherever the client is located.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Chrystal commonly address?

She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines practical, skills-based techniques with empathic, client-centered listening to tailor care to each person's needs and goals.

What is her professional experience?

Chrystal has 13 years of experience providing mental health care and sex therapy in Michigan, working with both individuals and couples on a variety of clinical concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan; credential details include MI LPC 6401012818.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English; she is also available to work with international clients if needed.

What session formats does she offer?

Chrystal provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsGender dysphoriaInfidelityMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English