Chrystal Bowdry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #131973) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #14244). She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Notre Dame De Namur University, and also holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Counseling from San Francisco State University. Chrystal experience working with youth, ages 5-18, and adults, ages 18 and older. She has experience working in school-based, community, and agency settings. Chrystal sees therapy as a safe space to share and talk about the things that confuse you, worry you, bother you, or things you just can't get off your mind. She finds it an essential way to care for your mental health which will also have positive effects physically and emotionally. She recognizes that therapy provides a safe space to explore those things with others who care about helping people find a way through. Chrystal uses a client-centered approach, meaning we focus on what you feel you need, and supports and guides in meeting therapy goals. She also likes to incorporate cognitive behavioral techniques, positive interventions and self-reflection, and strengths-based approaches. Chrystal is passionate about supporting others and approaches each session with empathy, non-judgment, and unconditional positive regard. She has experience working with youth and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, divorce, bullying and peer conflicts, school stress, parent-child relationships, substance abuse, and trauma.
Modalities
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Solution Focused
Client/Person Centered
Play Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Positive Psychology
Specialties: Anxiety Behavior/Developmental Concerns Bullying and Peer Conflicts Cultural/Ethnic Issues
Death, Grief, and Loss Depression
Divorce
Parent-Child Relationships PTSD, Trauma, and Abuse School Stress Self-Harm and Suicidality Substance Abuse