Crystal Paredes, LPC

Crystal Paredes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a practice grounded in evidence-based care and practical problem solving. Independently licensed since 2012, she helps individuals, couples, and families build the skills they need to manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and other life transitions. Her work blends goal-directed strategies with longer term counseling when needed, offering individual therapy, family and couples sessions, crisis and brief interventions, consultation, coaching, and professional training.

Trained in several therapeutic models, Crystal draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and play therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She prioritizes practical, measurable steps that support lasting change while also addressing deeper patterns related to attachment, abandonment, codependency, and anger. In addition to clinical skills, she is trained as a mental health first aid instructor and a verbal de-escalation trainer, bringing crisis management and stabilization expertise to her practice.

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 pursuing a PhD in Healthcare Administration, and she continues to integrate academic training with hands-on clinical experience. Crystal offers services in English and accepts international clients, providing flexible options to connect and begin treatment.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy for Practical Change

Crystal uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach breaks problems into manageable parts and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that can be especially helpful for mood instability, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness therapy is woven into sessions to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting clients who struggle with rumination, overwhelm, or chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Crystal works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and life context, then tailors methods so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single model. She may combine elements from different therapies to match evolving needs.

Online therapy with Crystal is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, coordinate sessions across time zones, and access licensed professionals from home or while traveling, while preserving a focus on skill-building, problem solving, and measurable progress.