Crystal Compton Schaefer, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Crystal!

I work holistically, meaning that I take into consideration many aspects of your well-being. We'll work to shore up your coping skills to manage presenting distress while discovering the roots of issues for long-lasting change. My approach is Attachment-Focused, Trauma-Informed, and Collaborative.

My focus

I welcome a wide range of challenges, though some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, relationship issues, life changes, grief, and women's issues.

My approach

Some of the treatment modalities I use are CBT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and art therapy.

My communication style

I'm adaptable to what kind of communication style works for you. I'm happy to guide the session, focusing on what might be most therapeutic, though I encourage my clients to let their intuition lead the way.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always had an interest in psychology, health, and healing, and seeking a purpose-driven career led me to pursue being a therapist. I find all my clients so interesting and a pleasure to work with, and feel so lucky to be able to do this work.

My goals for you

This is your therapy and your goals. You let me know where you'd like to go and what you'd like to work on, and we'll collaborate to help you get there.

Our first session

We'll discuss what's bringing you to therapy, your history, your goals, answer any questions, and discuss how we can reach those goals.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Attachment-based

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Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Queer

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology and Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Crystal Compton Schaefer