Sometimes we know we want something to change, but we don’t understand why it feels so difficult to actually change it. We may understand our patterns intellectually, yet still find ourselves repeating them. Krystal believes that feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in life, relationships, or familiar patterns is not a sign that something is wrong with you—it may be an understandable response to what you have lived through. Krystal (she/her) is a warm, compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who works with adults navigating trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and difficult or unhealthy relationships.

Krystal’s approach is primarily trauma-focused and IFS-informed, incorporating EMDR along with psychodynamic, somatic-informed, and nervous-system-informed perspectives. She helps clients explore the connection between their past experiences, their nervous system, their relationships, and the ways they have learned to cope.Taking a collaborative and non-rigid approach, Krystal works alongside her clients to understand what they need based on their individual experiences and goals. She offers a space where clients can slow down, make sense of what is happening, and begin moving toward a life that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned with who they are.Krystal holds a Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health with an emphasis in Addiction Counseling from Metropolitan State University. To learn more about Krystal, or schedule a consult/intake, please visit her website at Lotus-within-counseling.com.