https://www.echocounselingllc.com/home daily 1.0 2022-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1606689452023-RUZ6C77REYI0HCR0CWU8/IMG_0114.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1606961008559-899VD70JFFCI9GR68CMU/6BE34BAE-0140-4F73-99B5-3618D9DF2167.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1606958213210-7MLBO9JK69WV9381RJJN/CBAE9FB7-9F9C-4E85-923F-10F14AA00AEF.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1612119771884-PSWK44WHL1S4B9VPCD9W/A95563A9-5B70-4F44-8289-E88CAA31CB57_1_102_o.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/52c86241-ae32-4cac-b298-f06b27cd7843/5A0C0064-B364-46B5-A01D-44D5964B220A.jpeg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1606958750373-J2BA998G9A3YO3YEEQ3Q/FE698CCD-3C77-4528-9E1C-667ACB0CF9ED.jpeg Home https://www.echocounselingllc.com/about daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1606964464415-KHCEUCN502XSDNRIYC44/5F117CA1-4A51-496A-BCE0-E724720F2152.jpeg About - About Crystal I Am a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 15 years of experience. The bulk of my therapeutic focus has been in sex and intimacy issues as well as sexual, relational, and religious trauma. In 2016, I completed a year long certification program to become a Certified Kink Aware Therapist (CKAT) and I specialize with BDSM, fetish, and Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM). I absolutely love working in these areas and helping clients explore and understand their sexuality, relationship styles, and sexual expression! I am also passionate about sexual health and education. I enjoy assisting clients in overcoming sexual shame, gaining information regarding safe sex practices, and identifying ways for maximizing sexual pleasure, health, and happiness. In our culture, many people are suffering from religious-based trauma which creates an internal state of shame, relational conflict, and loss of community and sense of self. There is much overlap between Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) and issues with sexuality and intimate relationships. Specializing in RTS and sexuality allows me to help clients in their deconstruction journey by identifying harmful messages instilled by authoritarian and oppressive doctrine and creating a healthy narrative that leads to new meaning and purpose, a shedding of shame, and a strengthened relationship to the self. I am LGBTQ+ and trans/gender non-binary affirming. Your identities, experiences, and oppression-based barriers are integral and matter in our therapeutic work. My therapeutic approach is supportive, directive, and centered on you so that you feel empowered and equipped to navigate your world and move forward with confidence and a strong sense of self. Finding a good personality match is very important to the therapeutic process. You should feel safe and comfortable to explore difficult arenas with your therapist. I offer free 15 minute phone consultations so that potential clients can determine if we will be a good therapeutic fit. https://www.echocounselingllc.com/services daily 0.75 2022-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1606966886336-BBKNGYWKWK6C954ZEK76/73D1B1F4-B0B2-4F48-81F1-64EF0DE50426.jpeg Services - Individual Counseling Clients work one-on-one addressing relationship issues, sexual health, attachment, self-esteem, anxiety, and life transition. Individualized therapy sessions use a combination of Attachment-based and Compassion-focused techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work through a trauma-informed and strengths-based lens so that your past experiences are honored and respected and the naturally occurring strengths that you possess are highlighted and expanded. Together we will create personalized coping strategies for mental health, uncover roadblocks to interpersonal happiness, and discover methods to develop genuine acceptance and self-worth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1606966918899-NPX67CXSINOKC9E5VYBG/FD1B63A0-DB21-462B-9422-405E7BFF2027.jpeg Services - Relationship Counseling In relationship counseling, the relationship itself is the client and all members of the relationship collaborate together to address issues such as opening up, relationship restructuring, sexual dissatisfaction, kink or desire discrepancies, trust issues, infidelity, communication difficulties, boundaries, attachment, and overall functioning of the relationship. I work with ethically non-monogamous couples, triads, polycules, and monogamous couples to discover underlying points of conflict and assist partners in moving toward each other in an open, honest, and loving way that fosters a deeper connection amongst partners. Latest research indicates that relationship counseling is most effective when sessions are longer and spread out further over time. The relationship counseling sessions that I provide are 90 or 75 minutes in length, typically occurring twice per month. https://www.echocounselingllc.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1607199730757-0DVL6IX85F33BVFP618W/19441F16-C949-4136-92F9-AE9C4E486025_1_102_o.jpeg Contact https://www.echocounselingllc.com/faqs daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1607196315970-RO074ILL7P5SX1N4OJ86/0FEE0D0E-E4CF-4C31-B2E4-22ED29FF6522_1_201_a.jpeg FAQs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1607196543876-OLICSPEUTXQUX4QRXPMV/1373CE40-5E96-44C6-9824-C24A9870D329_1_201_a.jpeg FAQs - Why therapy and why not friends? Our friends can be vital supports during difficult times but they also are limited in the insight they can give simply because they love you and know you so well! Therapy relies on objectivity so that your therapist can provide valuable observation and feedback without bias. Therapy is more than just listening or asking you “How does that make you feel?”. A quality therapist uses the following: skills learned from years of education and honed through experience to help you see themes and maladaptive patterns in your life that no longer serve you and inhibit your happiness, evidenced-based modalities and interventions to help you build coping skills, change unhelpful thought patterns, and increase your confidence and relation to yourself, and action steps tailored specifically to you and your environment so that you can make wanted and effective changes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1607197635970-O9IA4Z5UAHRW9YTIYFW7/B3F53987-9A46-4770-87D3-B4CA16AE60BA.jpeg FAQs - Is teletherapy effective? Absolutely! Teletherapy offers the convenience and flexibility that traditional, in-person therapy cannot. With no commute to the office, clients are able to engage in therapy during lunch breaks, at home in the evenings, or even sitting in their cars. The unique characteristics of teletherapy may also help some people make improved progress on health and relationship goals that may not have been otherwise achievable without tele mental health. Teletherapy is not for everyone or for every form of treatment, and I work with each client to ensure that this is the best treatment modality for them. Most of my clients and couples/polycules have noted that they have been surprised by how warm, inviting, and effective teletherapy has been for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1607198203499-KZOLF38JMEOWKV9D3PBQ/1E654070-0DEC-4A54-8B83-7DF94FCD0BB0.jpeg FAQs - What should I expect in my first session? Starting therapy is a huge step, but the process is simple! New clients will be sent a link to a secure, HIPAA compliant patient portal where they will fill out a brief biography and sign consent forms; the entire process should take no more than 10 minutes. The first session is an intake and assessment which includes exploring the various areas in your life including relationships, mental and physical health history, work/school life, family and social history. It is important for me to gain an understanding of these arenas so that I can help you target areas for therapeutic work and create goals. All sessions are provided with your privacy and security in mind by using encrypted software that meet all standards of HIPAA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc421422e537a05ef1db335/1607199090121-EEO61ESUP84WM61H3YAF/44AAC5E1-3D4B-4129-81F4-CF46FE8E51F3.jpeg FAQs - Do you accept insurance? I am not in network with insurance; however, for those with insurance coverage outside of network, I offer “superbills” which can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. I always recommend that clients use the app Reimbursify to submit superbills as a hassle free way of obtaining reimbursement. For relationship therapy, insurance companies do not consider this a “medical necessity” and do not cover couples or relationship counseling. Relationship therapy is an investment, and I consciously attempt to spread sessions out over time so that finances do not deter partners from engaging in this valuable service. 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