Crystal Dungan, LPC

Crystal Dungan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience. She introduces herself in a relaxed, approachable way to help people feel comfortable from the start. Crystal aims to make early sessions feel like a calm conversation rather than a formal interview.

She began her clinical work in a psychiatric hospital, where she supported a wide range of people including adults, military members, veterans, older adults with behavioral needs, and youth in rehabilitation settings. That early work gave her experience with varied life challenges and crisis settings.

Crystal currently focuses on short-term, solution-oriented counseling with military-connected clients and their families, and she also works with individuals and couples. Her specialties include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting and intimacy-related concerns.

Her style is approachable and flexible. She keeps professional boundaries while aiming to reduce the nervousness people often feel when starting therapy. Crystal tailors her methods to each person and will shift techniques to match what feels most helpful.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical suggestions, and a collaborative process. She draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and relationship-focused tools to address goals people bring to sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. It helps people feel heard, build self-awareness, and lead the pace of work toward their goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses clear steps and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

The therapist will work together with the client to choose approaches that fit the situation and personality. This is a collaborative process where goals, preferences, and practical needs guide which methods are used and when to try something different.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and check in from quieter surroundings. Others prefer in-person visits for some work, and a therapist can help figure out what suits each person best.