Crystal Forbes

Hello! My approach is to treat clients with respect, acceptance, non-judgement, and empathy (Person Centered theory) viewing clients as their unique selves, learning about them and what will work best for their healing. I also incorporate an integrated approach, meaning I will use interventions from other therapeutic models. I have been a licensed mental health counselor for just over a decade (went back to college later in life). Since 2020, I've worked as a telehealth mental health counselor; finding it to be incredibly beneficial tool for therapy. I do my best to have counseling be a healing and learning experience for you. My clinical experience includes working with adults suffering from: anxiety, depression, trauma/complex trauma, substance addiction/s, stress management, grief, and Bipolar disorder. I specialize in trauma & complex trauma. I have been trained and educated in trauma informed care, including multicultural care and treatment. Prior to becoming a mental health counselor, I worked in many different fields, exposed and acquainted to a wide variety of life experiences, both positives and not so positive. This has allowed me to appreciate where my clients come from and what they may be going through. Everyone’s life is unique and their own. I will always honor your story. Specialties: My approach is to focus on the client, not the problem. Where the client can set the pace of their counseling, treated with respect, acceptance, nonjudgement, and empathy. I also take an integrated approach, meaning I will use interventions from other therapeutic theories. One therapeutic treatment model does not fit all, and it is important to adjust therapy as it fits best for the individual. Credentials & Experience: Going to college as an older student with personal life experiences have allowed me to have a better understanding & empathy for my clients

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