- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Sexuality and relationship concerns
About Chrystal
Chrystal Westbrook is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Michigan with 13 years of experience. She works with individuals and couples on relationship and intimacy concerns, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, and related issues. Sessions address both day-to-day coping and deeper patterns that affect connection and well-being.
She helps people build practical skills they can use in daily life. That includes communication tools, strategies for handling stress and anxiety, and ways to address sexual dysfunction, desire, and body image when those issues come up. Chrystal also supports people managing chronic pain, illness, caregiving strain, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She blends these methods to focus on emotions, thoughts, values, and the interaction patterns that shape relationships. Imago and solution-focused ideas also inform work with couples and partners.
Chrystal has worked with concerns related to domestic violence, sexual trauma, addictions, multicultural and LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and veteran-related matters. She offers practical coaching elements when clients want actionable steps to change patterns and reach goals.
People who want clear tools and direct conversation about intimacy, relationship patterns, or managing stress may find her style a fit. To begin, readers are invited to review online therapy options and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Chrystal uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people and partners notice and work with the emotions and interaction patterns that keep them stuck. EFT often focuses on naming feelings and changing how people respond to one another in close relationships.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps clients clarify values and practice small actions that align with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that reinforce anxiety or depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Chrystal will talk through what methods might fit a client's goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as sessions progress. That collaboration helps tailor skills and exercises to the person's everyday life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family, work, or medical appointments. Video or phone sessions may allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or lower bandwidth is needed, and remote sessions can let clients practice new skills in their usual routines.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with CBT, ACT, Client-Centered and existential ideas to address emotions, thoughts, and interaction patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Michigan and holds the LPC credential in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
What are the session formats?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule the first session.
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