Crystal Paredes , LPC

Crystal Paredes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing since 2012, bringing 14 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship challenges, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and a wide range of attachment and intimacy-related issues. Her approach emphasizes goal-directed problem solving and evidence-based techniques tailored to each person or family.

Crystal offers a range of services including individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, long-term psychotherapy, brief and crisis interventions, consultation, coaching, and training. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused strategies, and play therapy where appropriate, combining these methods to address symptoms and build practical skills. She is also trained as a mental health first aid instructor and a verbal de-escalation trainer, which informs her work with clients in moments of heightened distress.

Academically, Crystal earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Wyoming in 2005 and completed an M.S. in mental health counseling at Walden University in 2010. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Healthcare Administration. As an LPC, she aims to empower people to reach their potential through ongoing learning and collaborative therapeutic work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Crystal integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills - methods that can be especially helpful for mood instability, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts. Mindfulness therapy is woven into her work to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting coping with rumination, overwhelm, and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Crystal collaborates with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time as needs change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals, accommodate busy lives, and maintain continuity during transitions or travel.