Crystal Scarborough

Crystal Scarborough is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, holding the credential NC LCMHC 13950 and bringing five years of professional experience to her practice.

She holds dual master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Career Counseling and has worked across hospitals, private practice, schools, and community settings. Her clinical work has included individual, group, couples, and family therapy with children, adolescents, couples, families, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Crystal’s clinical approach draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy and Family Centered Treatment, and she often incorporates client-centered methods and mindfulness techniques when appropriate. She has completed focused training in mental health wellness recovery, marital counseling, substance use assessment, systems and family assessment, depression and co-occurring disorders, suicide prevention, and anxiety.

As a member of the American Counseling Association, Crystal practices in alignment with that organization’s ethical standards. She emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on openness, trust, and understanding, and uses that foundation to develop individualized treatment plans. Clients work with her to identify clear goals and follow a practical plan for reaching them, often using homework assignments to reinforce progress between sessions. Crystal encourages active client engagement and motivation to help achieve meaningful wellness outcomes.