Associate Therapist
Crystal brings a friendly, gentle presence to the therapeutic relationship, guided by genuine curiosity, trauma-sensitive care, and a commitment to cultural awareness. She believes that feeling safe and understood is essential to meaningful healing, especially for those carrying heaviness and seeking a place to set it down, even if only briefly.
With a calm and empathetic approach, Crystal offers grounded support as clients process emotions, reflect on their experiences, and reconnect with what matters most. Through deep listening and thoughtful reflection, she supports exploration of identity, values, and goals, fostering clarity and deeper self-understanding.
She is especially drawn to working with individuals who long to be truly heard as they make sense of their inner world and get to know their authentic selves. Crystal views therapy like tending a garden—where client and therapist work together to examine the soil, clear space, and plant new seeds for growth.
Client Focus
- Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples & Families
Advanced Specialization
- Identity Exploration
- Emotional Regulation
- Trauma
- Grief / Loss
- Anxiety
Additional Special Interests
Academic Stress / School Problems, Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), Adoption / Foster Care, Anger, Anxiety / Worries, Autism Spectrum / Neurodiverse, Behavioral Management / Oppositional Behavior, Bullying, Communication, Cultural / Diversity, Depression, Divorce / Separation / Blended Families, Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating / Body Image, Education Difficulties / Learning Differences, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict, Family of Origin Issues, Gender Identity, Grief / Loss, Identity Exploration, Infidelity, LGBTQIA+ issues, Life Transitions, Maternal Mental Health (Infertility/Pregnancy/
Therapeutic Approach
- Mindfulness
- Relational
- Psychodynamic
- Internal Family Systems
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Clinical Experience
- Staff Clinician at YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley
- Therapist at Liberty Alternative School
Professional Credentials & Education
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #157172
- Supervised by Kim Threeths, LMFT #48257
- Master of Arts – Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
- Bachelor of Science – Textiles Marketing and Communications, University of California, Davis
Associations & Memberships
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- International Vietnamese Mental Health Association
On a Personal Note
Crystal wholeheartedly believes in living life to the fullest. She deeply enjoys spending quiet moments with her loved ones and trading stories over a meal. Crystal has an adventurous spirit, which often leads her outside, underwater, or in the air. She is passionate about learning about different cultures and has trekked to the far corners of the earth.