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Crystal Crumley

Practical, encouraging counseling for life changes

LPC Tennessee

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Crystal

Crystal Crumley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, career concerns, and other life changes.

Background and approach

She trained at Lee University and has spent her career in community settings, helping people build coping skills and move toward the goals that matter most to them. Her practice is grounded in a client-centered stance that honors each person’s pace and priorities, and she blends several evidence-informed approaches to match individual needs.

Crystal often incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, trauma-focused elements, and mindfulness-based tools to provide practical exercises and homework clients can use between sessions. She emphasizes listening without judgement and offering encouragement so people can explore change in a supportive atmosphere.

Crystal aims to reduce stigma around mental health by being a consistently supportive presence for clients seeking help. Her approach centers on collaboration, concrete skill-building, and helping clients apply new strategies to daily life as they work toward greater resilience and well-being.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Crystal integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered principles to shape online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical tools to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating a space where a person’s goals and pace direct the work and help build motivation and self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Crystal works collaboratively with each client to find the methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they explore goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and doable in everyday life.

Online therapy with this practice offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to receive support in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage symptoms between in-person visits, and practice skills regularly with therapist guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Crystal commonly address?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, family problems, grief, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and supportive, focusing on listening, encouragement, and collaboration while using practical skills to help clients meet their goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of experience working in community mental health settings and has supported people through a variety of life and clinical challenges.
Which credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Tennessee with licence number TN LPC 0000002508.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling options.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English