Crysta Gardner

My communication style

I’m warm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, so we’ll work together throughout our sessions. I’ll listen, ask questions, offer different perspectives, and be honest with you while creating a space where you feel comfortable being yourself.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a social worker because I’ve always had a heart for helping others. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to support people through some of life’s most difficult moments. Those experiences led me to therapy, where I can help people better understand what they’re going through.

My goals for you

We’ll work together to identify what you want to change and what you hope to get from therapy. From there, we’ll set realistic goals, talk through what may be getting in the way, and build on what’s already working. We’ll check in along the way and make changes when needed.

Our first session

Our first session is really about getting to know each other. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s been going on, and what you’d like to work on. You don’t need to have all the right words or know exactly where to start. We’ll take our time, talk it through, and go from there.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American