Dr. Cristal Reyna

Collaborative, skills-focused care for stress and trauma

LPC Texas

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Cristal

Dr. Cristal Reyna is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who supports people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on five years of clinical experience to help clients build practical skills, recognize personal strengths, and move toward greater emotional balance. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's knowledge of their own life.

Reyna integrates structured, evidence-informed methods into care, combining techniques that help with symptom reduction and skills for daily coping. She frames therapy as a process in which clients and clinician work together to set goals, try out new strategies, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

The practice also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and women’s issues when they arise in treatment.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Dr. Cristal Reyna uses structured, skills-focused approaches that translate well to online formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. EMDR is an evidence-informed method that can help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact when used as part of a trauma-focused plan.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they decide which techniques to prioritize and when to adapt course of treatment as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules, revisit tools between sessions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?

The practice supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related matters like caregiver stress, communication problems, and panic symptoms.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

Therapy emphasizes collaboration and practical skill building, using evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR to address symptoms and teach coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The counselor has five years of professional experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

The clinician is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with licence number TX LPC 78831.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Services are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English