At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Michigan / 6401012818
- NPI
- 1821489261
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Practical skill building
- Warm nonjudgmental style
- Focus on relationships
About Chrystal
Chrystal Westbrook is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 13 years of experience. She works with individuals and couples to build practical skills they can use day to day. Chrystal focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns alongside anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related issues.
She helps people repair trust and improve communication in unhealthy relationships. Sexual dysfunction, desire and intimacy concerns, body image, and chronic pain or illness are among the topics she has addressed in her practice. Chrystal also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, and compassion fatigue.
Chrystal describes her therapy style as warm and nonjudgmental. She aims to create a space where people can talk through difficult issues and try techniques that fit their life. Sessions focus on concrete tools as well as understanding patterns that cause repeated pain.
Her approach draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She mixes these to match each person’s goals rather than using the same plan for everyone.
People often come for help with communication problems, blended family stress, infidelity, and non-monogamous relationship questions. Chrystal also works with multicultural concerns, veteran issues, and gender dysphoria, among other focus areas.
If someone is ready to begin, Chrystal guides them toward practical strategies and small changes they can use between sessions. She encourages clients to take gradual steps toward the life they want.
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How these approaches translate to online work
Chrystal uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify why change matters to them and to find their own reasons to move forward. That approach emphasizes open questions and gentle reflection to build motivation.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying values-driven actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, chronic pain, and life transitions because it pairs acceptance with practical steps.
Client-Centered Therapy is part of her way of working, which means sessions aim to be respectful, empathetic, and focused on each person's perspective. This helps people feel heard while choosing which tools to try next.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chrystal will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust methods over time. She treats finding the right fit as part of therapy rather than a one-time decision.
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be a good way to keep continuity of care when schedules change or when people live far from a therapist. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsGender dysphoriaInfidelityMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Chrystal works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and many other concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She offers a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space and focuses on building practical skills people can use outside sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 13 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in Michigan and has addressed a range of issues including domestic violence and sexual trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available with this therapist.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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