Crystal Paredes, LPC
Licensed counselor guiding healing and growth
- Trauma and mood disorders
- Relationship and family work
- Goal-directed strategies
About Crystal Paredes
Crystal Paredes is an independently licensed professional counselor (LPC) who has provided mental health services since 2012. As an LPC, she brings clinical training and practical experience to support individuals, couples, and families as they work toward greater functioning and personal growth.
She offers a broad array of services including individual therapy, family and couples work, long-term counseling, crisis intervention, short-term brief therapy, consultation, coaching, and training. Her approach emphasizes problem solving and goal-directed strategies designed to help people resolve challenges and move toward clear, achievable outcomes.
Crystal draws on evidence-based theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Theory, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy to tailor interventions to each person's needs. She is also trained as a mental health first aid trainer and a verbal de-escalation trainer, which informs her work in crisis and high-intensity situations.
Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, anger, and career questions. Additional areas of attention include abandonment and attachment issues, codependency and commitment struggles, communication problems, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, mood disorders, and obsessions, compulsions, and OCD.
Educationally, she earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Wyoming in 2005 and completed an M.S. in mental health counseling from Walden University in 2010. She is pursuing a PhD in Healthcare Administration to further deepen her knowledge of systems that impact mental health care.
She offers a broad array of services including individual therapy, family and couples work, long-term counseling, crisis intervention, short-term brief therapy, consultation, coaching, and training. Her approach emphasizes problem solving and goal-directed strategies designed to help people resolve challenges and move toward clear, achievable outcomes.
Crystal draws on evidence-based theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Theory, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy to tailor interventions to each person's needs. She is also trained as a mental health first aid trainer and a verbal de-escalation trainer, which informs her work in crisis and high-intensity situations.
Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, anger, and career questions. Additional areas of attention include abandonment and attachment issues, codependency and commitment struggles, communication problems, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, mood disorders, and obsessions, compulsions, and OCD.
Educationally, she earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Wyoming in 2005 and completed an M.S. in mental health counseling from Walden University in 2010. She is pursuing a PhD in Healthcare Administration to further deepen her knowledge of systems that impact mental health care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Crystal Paredes have?
Crystal Paredes has 14 years of experience in the field of mental health.
Is Crystal Paredes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are TX LPC 92782 and OR LPC C8209.
In which languages does Crystal Paredes provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Crystal Paredes located?
She is located in Texas.
How can I work with Crystal Paredes as my therapist?
You can work with Crystal Paredes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Crystal Paredes work with international clients?
Yes, Crystal Paredes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Crystal Paredes 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Crystal Paredes uses several evidence-based approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and many everyday stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance strategies that can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, grief, and persistent worry.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Crystal works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques from different models to form a tailored plan that feels workable and respectful of the client’s pace.
Online therapy with Crystal is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and life circumstances. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life without extensive travel or time away from other responsibilities.