Crystal L
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
Let's Connect (708) 933-5741
I assist people explore and heal emotional and relational trauma, manage burnout, and reconnect to their emotions, values, and voice. Many of the clients I work with are navigating a disconnect - whether that’s from their relationships, their bodies, their creativity, or even their own emotions. Often, they’re caregivers, professionals, or deep feelers who’ve learned to push through - but are now realizing that what’s worked for survival isn’t sustainable for thriving.
You don’t need to have all the words or a clear reason for starting therapy. If something in you is asking to be seen, heard, or held - you're in the right place.
My work is trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and rooted in compassionate curiosity. I also draw from meditation, yoga, and creative practices to support holistic healing. Using Attachment & Ecological Systems Theory, I help clients understand how internal and external relationships - family, work, and culture - shape mental health.
We co-create a space where you can slow down and feel safe enough to explore. You don’t have to carry it all alone. If you're ready to explore how therapy can help you heal and reconnect - to yourself, your relationships, and your values - I’d love to support you. Visit our website or reach out for a free consultation.
Call or Email Crystal L McDonald now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 933-5741
Let's Connect (708) 933-5741
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Crystal L McDonald
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 933-5741
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Illinois / 178022014 Supervised by Erin Matthews (Illinois / 149.013216) Crystal L McDonald
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Northeastern Illinois University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024
- Degree/Diploma from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology M.A Industrial Organizational Psychology / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Crystal L McDonald
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 933-5741
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Crystal L McDonald
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 933-5741
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Ecological Systems Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Crystal L McDonald
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 933-5741