Crystal Scurr, LMFT

Crystal Scurr is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Hawaii with more than 30 years of professional experience. Licensed in Hawai'i, Arizona, and Washington DC, she has worked with individuals and families on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and motivation, coping with life changes, trauma and grief, parenting and blended family challenges, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Crystal approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are key to overcoming obstacles. Her work combines therapeutic skill with coaching-style support to help clients build confidence, clarify values, and develop practical coping strategies. She honors the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to create a collaborative, respectful process that meets people where they are.

As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings training in family systems and relational dynamics to individual and couples work. To increase accessibility for busy lives, Crystal offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it possible to engage in therapy in ways that fit a client’s schedule and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Crystal Scurr integrates evidence-informed approaches tailored to each client's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present - it can be useful for life transitions, anxiety, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and to build coping behaviors, often supporting work on anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions and relational conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Crystal works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods align best with a person’s goals, preferences, and daily life, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and diverse needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations within the therapist's practice area, and fit therapy into work, family, and caregiving responsibilities while still engaging in meaningful clinical work.