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Crystal Ellis, LSCSW, LCSW

Licensed social worker supporting emotional resilience
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Stress and anxiety
  • EMDR and CBT

About Crystal Ellis

Crystal Ellis is a licensed social worker based in Kansas with 12 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials - LSCSW indicates Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and LCSW indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and applies that background to help clients regain balance and strength.

Her practice emphasizes the development of self-compassion, improved interpersonal functioning, and restoration of personal resilience. She has extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and related issues, and pays particular attention to the ways life transitions and relationship dynamics shape emotional experience.

Crystal works collaboratively to identify patterns, build coping skills, and create practical strategies for healing. Her approach blends evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused interventions, somatic therapy, and trauma-focused work to meet each person’s needs.

She aims to empower individuals to strengthen communication, manage stress, and reconnect with a sense of worth. Crystal remains committed to offering a respectful, nonjudgmental environment and to walking alongside people as they pursue sustainable emotional well-being and a kinder relationship with themselves.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Crystal Ellis have?

Crystal Ellis has 12 years of professional experience.

Is Crystal Ellis a licensed therapist?

Yes. Crystal Ellis holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials. License details are KS LSCSW LSCSW 4761 and MO LCSW 2022021360.

In which languages does Crystal Ellis provide therapy?

Crystal Ellis provides therapy in English.

Where is Crystal Ellis located?

Crystal Ellis is located in Kansas.

How can I work with Crystal Ellis as my therapist?

Individuals can work with Crystal Ellis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Crystal Ellis work with international clients?

Crystal Ellis does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Crystal Ellis cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match an individual with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy can offer outcomes comparable to traditional in-person work for many individuals.

One major advantage is flexibility. People can connect with licensed professionals in the format that suits them best - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - which often makes it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy life.

Licensed professionals use a variety of evidence-based approaches in remote sessions, and individuals may choose to change therapists if a different fit is desired. For many, remote therapy provides a practical, accessible path to consistent support and personal growth.

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