Crystal Paredes , LPC

Crystal Paredes has been an independently licensed professional counselor since 2012 and brings over a decade of clinical experience to her work. She practices as an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor, which indicates state licensure to provide psychotherapy and counseling services. Her approach centers on empowering individuals and families to navigate challenges, build skills, and pursue long-term personal growth through problem-solving and goal-directed strategies.

She provides a range of services including individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, long-term counseling, crisis intervention, brief solution-focused work, consultation, coaching, and training. Crystal draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Theory, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. She also applies practical techniques that help clients resolve immediate concerns while working toward sustained change.

In addition to clinical practice, Crystal is trained as a mental health first aid trainer and a verbal de-escalation trainer, skills that inform her work with people in crisis or high-stress situations. She 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, which complements her clinical background with broader knowledge of health systems and care delivery.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by setting clear goals and practicing practical skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to improve emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for mood instability, impulsivity, and relationship struggles.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and self-compassion techniques that reduce reactivity and support emotional balance, which can complement other therapeutic work for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Crystal collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time to align with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access care from varied locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice skills between sessions while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each individual's life.