- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Grief counseling
About Crystal
Crystal Gerlock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado with 30 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression among the concerns she addresses. Crystal works with people across the lifespan, including children, teens, and adults, and communicates in English.
Crystal uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and life changes. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approaches alongside experiential exercises so clients can practice new skills in session. Sessions focus on clear, usable tools rather than abstract theory.
In grief and loss work she draws on a background in death and grief studies, helping clients make sense of bereavement and related stressors. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving burdens, and end-of-life concerns. Crystal helps clients name emotions, track unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of coping.
For those facing attachment questions, adoption and foster care issues, or family of origin conflict, she offers concrete strategies to improve relationships and reduce isolation. She addresses abandonment, codependency, guilt and shame with step-by-step coping plans and behavioral experiments to test different approaches.
People with a history of trauma, domestic violence, or who are managing chronic pain or serious medical conditions can work on symptom reduction and practical problem solving. To get started, the site’s matching process is used to schedule a first session and begin discussing goals.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Crystal incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for people struggling with overwhelming feelings or relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Crystal will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try first based on goals, symptoms, and practical needs. That means experimenting, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method up front.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. They also let people practice skills between activities, schedule appointments around work or caregiving, and use materials shared on screen during the session. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to work in remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical tools and measurable steps.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression as primary concerns, plus related issues like abandonment and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques such as CBT and DBT alongside experiential exercises to teach concrete coping skills and behavioral change.
How much experience does she have?
Crystal has 30 years of clinical experience working with people across the lifespan.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Colorado.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.