- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- DBT skills
About Jennifer
Jennifer Crystle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, parenting challenges, and related issues such as social anxiety and phobia, panic, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
She uses practical conversation and problem-solving to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on developing skills for managing strong emotions, reducing anxiety, and improving daily functioning. Jennifer combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral strategies and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults who are adjusting to life changes, managing mood disorders, or addressing difficulties in family relationships and blended households. She pays attention to communication problems and the strains that come with parenting and young-adult transitions.
In practice she breaks down larger problems into manageable steps. That can mean tracking situations that trigger panic, experimenting with small behavior changes, or practicing communication techniques for tense family conversations. The goal is clearer thinking and more dependable coping skills.
Jennifer works in English and holds the LPC credential in Pennsylvania. People who want to begin are asked to complete an intake step and schedule a first session so she can recommend a fitting plan of work.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can talk through what matters most and feel understood. This method helps with anxiety, family stress, and everyday decisions by prioritizing the client's perspective and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and gentle experiments to reduce anxiety, manage panic symptoms, and change unhelpful behavior patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These tools can help when strong emotions make social situations or family conversations feel overwhelming.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jennifer will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest which approaches to emphasize. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits day-to-day life.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Discussing practical arrangements early helps make sessions realistic and sustainable for someone managing social anxiety or family responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting concerns, and related problems such as social anxiety and phobia, panic, OCD symptoms, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and DBT skills training to build practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, mood concerns, and family-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the intake process.