Crystal Pasciak is a Michigan-based mental health professional who practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor and also holds national certification, a combination that reflects meeting rigorous state and national standards and can make it easier to transfer credentials across states. She brings seven years of clinical experience working with individuals and families, and she began her career leading group programs at a partial hospitalization program for clients in crisis.

She earned a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, completed a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University, and has finished almost all of the coursework toward a PhD. Crystal regularly attends seminars throughout the year to learn new methods, stay current on research and medications, and gain fresh professional perspectives.

Crystal does not rely on a single treatment model; she adapts her approach to fit each person’s needs. Her preferred methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – which helps identify and reframe negative or unhelpful thinking so people can respond more effectively – and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy – which centers on defining specific goals and working collaboratively to reach them. She provides both one-on-one counseling and family therapy, and she enjoys helping people clarify issues and find practical ways to improve their lives.

Her areas of specialty include stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, career difficulties, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. She practices in Michigan and is prepared to begin work with someone when that person is ready to start.