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Cici is currently attending the Oral Robert University Professional Counseling program.

Crystal Cross is a Behavioral Health Case Manager II as well as a graduate student who will graduate at the end of April with her master’s degree in Professional Counseling.

Crystal has been at Improving Lives Counseling since May of 2021. After graduation, her plan is to continue with Improving Lives Counseling as a Candidate for Licensure in Marriage and Family counseling as well as Alcohol and other Drug counseling.

Crystal’s heart is working with trauma clients and she specializes in trauma from a relational perspective. She has pursued training in Brainspotting and EMDR which aids her in treatment. Crystal is also Certified in Gottman’s Couples and Addiction Recovery as well as Level 1 Gottman Certified. She is currently working on Level 2 Certification and a couple’s trauma and affair certification.

She is eclectic in her approaches to counseling based upon the uniqueness and needs of the individual, couple, or family. This fits her personality because she believes that everyone is unique and beautiful as individuals. Her favorite thing to do in session is to learn about that uniqueness and beauty through lots of self-reflection questions surrounding the issues at hand.

She has experience with trauma, couples, and families and with addiction. Crystal will treat any clients looking for help in:

• Trauma or Abuse – individual or couples
• Addiction – alcohol and other drugs
• Domestic Violence
• Abandonment
• Relationship Issues
• Identity Issues
• Spirituality
• Religious Issues
• Grief and Loss
• Anxiety/Stress
• Social Issues
• Adjustment Issues
• Emotional Abuse
• Emotional Intelligence
• Anger Management
• Self Esteem Issues
• Sexual Issues
• Affairs
• Divorce
• Blended Family Issues
• Parenting Issues

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Esther obtained her B.S. in Psychology and Oral Roberts University, and minored in Secondary Math Education. As a former middle school teacher, Esther is experienced with organizational and planning skills, accommodating for various educational and emotional needs, and being empathetic towards students as they faced the challenges of COVID-19. Esther became a certified Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist last year, and is also working on her M.A. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. Esther is motivated to empower individuals and help them achieve their goals, while also creating a space for them to sit and become attuned to their mind and body.

Joan is currently attending the Oral Robert University Professional Counseling program.

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Sarah C. is currently attending the Oral Roberts University Family Counseling program.

Sarah G. is currently attending the Divine Mercy University Counseling program.

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Sarah Z. is currently attending the Oral Roberts University Professional Counseling program.

Tevin is currently a student intern completing his Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Southwest. He has worked several years in the Mental Health field as a behavioral health case manager and wellness coach in various settings. He will be graduating in May of 2022 and will continue pursuing higher education through Regent University’s Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Supervision in Fall 2022.

Tevin’s belief in the therapeutic process enables him to create an atmosphere of freedom, hope, and empowerment. He offers treatment for all age groups utilizing an integration of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to meet their needs. Tevin’s therapeutic approach exists to treat various mental health concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and severe disorders. He is passionate about restoring relationships through both couples and family systems therapy as well as empowering adolescents, millennials, and minorities through advocacy and support.