Crystal Dungan , LPC

Crystal Dungan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings a calm, conversational approach to mental health care. She earned a masters degree in Community Counseling from Webster University and began her career working in a psychiatric hospital, where she supported a wide range of people including adults, military service members, veterans, seniors with behavioral needs, rehabilitation clients, and children and adolescents.

Currently she focuses on serving military members and their families, providing short-term, solution-based counseling that can be delivered to individuals or couples. Her work emphasizes practical strategies and attainable goals, framed within a relaxed therapy style that aims to reduce the nervousness that often accompanies starting counseling. She maintains clear professional boundaries while creating an environment that feels conversational and approachable.

Crystal adapts her methods to fit each person she sees, tailoring sessions to the concerns and preferences of the individual or couple. Helping others through counseling is described by her as a life passion, and she brings that commitment and flexibility to every therapeutic relationship.

Online Therapy and Approaches for Military Families and Couples

Crystal uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person or couple leads the conversation and goals emerge from their priorities - this approach helps with building trust, self-esteem, and clarity around relationship or life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is practical and goal-oriented, often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation. The Gottman Method is applied when working with couples to improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild connection using evidence-informed exercises and skill-building.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Crystal works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts sessions over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care from different locations, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists.