Crystal Willson, LMHC

Crystal Willson brings a steady, compassionate approach to counseling shaped by years of hands-on work in mental health and substance use services. She holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and also earned a Certified Addiction Professional credential while building a clinical foundation that began soon after completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of South Florida in 2006. A Master of Science from Troy University followed in 2008, and she completed professional certification work in addiction counseling and licensure in subsequent years.

Since first entering the field, Crystal has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, career challenges, and substance use disorders. Her background also includes work with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, and she draws on that experience when helping clients navigate grief, anger, and major life transitions.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Crystal blends motivational interviewing techniques with cognitive-behavioral strategies and other practical methods to help clients identify concrete steps forward. Treatment plans and session dialogue are adapted to each person’s specific needs so goals remain relevant and achievable.

Crystal frames therapy as a collaborative process that can foster growth at any stage of life. She focuses on building practical skills and meaningful solutions so people can move toward greater wellbeing and purpose. Those seeking a therapist who integrates addiction expertise with client-centered, skills-based work may find her approach especially relevant.