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Christy Crane, LPC

Missouri LPC specializing in trauma and relationships
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Family and relationships

About Christy Crane

Christy Crane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who combines formal training in both family and marriage counseling with broader professional counseling skills. She brings eight years of counseling experience across diverse settings, including private practice, outpatient community mental health, and inpatient psychiatric care where she worked as a psychiatric technician. Her work has involved children, adolescents, families, couples, individuals, and groups, giving her a broad perspective on developmental and relational concerns.

She has supported people with depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, life transitions, obsessive compulsive tendencies, ADHD, anger management, grief, and personality-related concerns. Her style is warm and genuine, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She does not use control or coercion and believes clients remain in the driver’s seat; she offers guidance and recommendations but emphasizes that lasting change comes when individuals decide and commit to the work required.

Her clinical approach integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, narrative work, EMDR, DBT, and trauma-informed practices, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and aims to support and empower those ready to take that first step.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Family problemsGuilt and shameMood disordersSelf-harmYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Christy Crane have?

Christy Crane has 12 years of experience.

Is Christy Crane a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are MO LPC 2012040742.

In which languages does Christy Crane provide therapy?

Christy Crane provides therapy in English.

Where is Christy Crane located?

Christy Crane is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Christy Crane as my therapist?

You can work with Christy Crane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christy Crane work with international clients?

Christy Crane does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christy Crane cost?

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

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches Used in Online Therapy with Christy Crane

Christy Crane draws on established therapeutic approaches to guide online work in ways that fit each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful and empathetic space where the client’s priorities lead the process; this approach is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can be useful for trauma, abuse, and related distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is handled collaboratively. Christy works with clients to consider their goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the treatment aligns with individual needs.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how sessions are held - via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or transportation limits, and maintain continuity of support across life demands. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on technique and progress while adapting to each person’s circumstances.

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