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Chrystal Dunkers

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP

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Somerset, NJ 08873
You keep ending up in the same arguments. Different people. Same pattern. The frustration that bubbles over. The way conversations escalate when you're just trying to be heard. The relationships that feel harder than they should. You've been handling life on your own terms for years, and honestly? It's worked — until it didn't. Something keeps showing up in your marriage, your family dynamics, the way people respond to you. And you're finally ready to understand what's really happening beneath the surface. Not to fix everyone else, but to show up differently yourself.
I help Black women break the anxious patterns that keep showing up in their relationships. The overthinking, the shutdown, the anger that surprises even you. We'll unpack where these reactions come from. Then we'll build skills to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and stop abandoning yourself. You'll understand why you react and how to shift it.
You don't need another person telling you to "just calm down" or "let it go." You need someone who gets it. The cultural pressures, the generational patterns, the exhaustion of being everyone's rock while your own foundation is crumbling. I see you. Let's talk about what showing up grounded actually looks like for you!
Take the first step to help. Call or Chrystal Dunkers now - (732) 592-3758

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Somerset, NJ 08873

(732) 592-3758

Newark, NJ 07104

My website
I offer virtual therapy sessions for New Jersey residents and/or clients sitting in NJ during time of session.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Coping Skills 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Chrystal Dunkers
Let's Connect (732) 592-3758
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Somerset, NJ 08873

(732) 592-3758

Newark, NJ 07104

My website
I offer virtual therapy sessions for New Jersey residents and/or clients sitting in NJ during time of session.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Coping Skills 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Chrystal Dunkers

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I currently in-network with BCBC, Aetna and United. I am an out-of-network provider with all other insurance plans. Please contact me to discuss options.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
or call with questions - (732) 592-3758
"
I currently in-network with BCBC, Aetna and United. I am an out-of-network provider with all other insurance plans. Please contact me to discuss options.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
or call with questions - (732) 592-3758

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00753500 Chrystal Dunkers
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Kean University, MA Counseling, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional (CATP) 643768 / 2023
  • Certificate from National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) 298022 / 2012
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I have over 10 years experience helping women manage anxiety and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. I am licensed in NJ and hold additional certifications in anxiety and trauma informed therapies.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
or call with questions - (732) 592-3758
"
I have over 10 years experience helping women manage anxiety and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. I am licensed in NJ and hold additional certifications in anxiety and trauma informed therapies.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
or call with questions - (732) 592-3758

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills

Expertise

  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Interpersonal Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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We help middle aged black women who have difficulty creating and maintaining healthy connections, build fulfilling relationships. Unlike traditional talk therapy that primarily focuses on the past and the "why", our sessions will also focus on the present and the "how", empowering you with skills, tools and solutions to build successful and nurturing relationships.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
or call with questions - (732) 592-3758
"
We help middle aged black women who have difficulty creating and maintaining healthy connections, build fulfilling relationships. Unlike traditional talk therapy that primarily focuses on the past and the "why", our sessions will also focus on the present and the "how", empowering you with skills, tools and solutions to build successful and nurturing relationships.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
or call with questions - (732) 592-3758


Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bowen Family Systems and Relational Life Therapy inform my practice. I am also trained in EMDR, CBT and DBT. Just know, the relationship between the therapist and the client is of the utmost importance. Ultimately, tools used during session will be a collaborative decision.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
or call with questions - (732) 592-3758
"
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bowen Family Systems and Relational Life Therapy inform my practice. I am also trained in EMDR, CBT and DBT. Just know, the relationship between the therapist and the client is of the utmost importance. Ultimately, tools used during session will be a collaborative decision.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
or call with questions - (732) 592-3758

Location

Primary Location

Somerset, NJ 08873

(732) 592-3758

Additional Location

Newark, NJ 07104

(732) 592-3758
"
I offer virtual therapy sessions for New Jersey residents and/or clients sitting in NJ during time of session.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (732) 592-3758
"
I offer virtual therapy sessions for New Jersey residents and/or clients sitting in NJ during time of session.
Photo of Chrystal Dunkers, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Chrystal Dunkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CATP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (732) 592-3758