Therapist profile
Crystal Crumley, LPC
Tennessee
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Tennessee / 0000002508
- NPI1235352360
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Solution-focused goals
About Crystal
Crystal Crumley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 14 years of mental health experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, career strain, and coping with life changes.
She favors a client-centered style that follows the goals the person brings. Sessions move at a pace the client can manage. Crystal says being heard matters and she focuses on listening without judgement.
Crystal blends approaches rather than sticking to one model. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also draws on solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and create practical changes between sessions.
Trauma-focused methods are part of her work when trauma and abuse are part of the picture. She includes psychodynamic ideas at times to look at patterns that repeat in relationships and life choices. Practical homework and skill-building are a consistent feature of her approach.
People who come to her can expect straightforward, skills-based work aimed at everyday problems such as snapping at loved ones, feeling stuck at work, or carrying old hurts into current life. She trained at Lee University for her master’s degree and has served in community mental health settings during her career.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the goals the client brings and on listening with attention. Online work with this approach usually means the therapist follows the client’s pace and adjusts topics to what matters most right now.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete tools. In an online session CBT can include psychoeducation, thought records, and short behavioral experiments to try between meetings.
Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of trauma and abuse using focused techniques to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. When trauma is part of the work, sessions often include grounding strategies and gradual processing tailored to the person’s readiness.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then choose approaches that fit. This collaborative process helps identify whether more CBT, trauma-focused work, or solution-oriented tasks are most useful.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and remove travel time so therapy fits into ordinary routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she address?
She helps with daily irritability, anger that damages relationships, and resentment that builds over time. Work stress and frustration are also common topics.
How does she approach anger in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style and mixes methods like CBT and solution-focused work. Expect practical skills and homework to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in mental health settings. Her background includes community mental health and a master’s degree from Lee University.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee. Her credential is listed as TN LPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. She practices in Tennessee for people within her permitted region.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client is located.
What do I do to get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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