Crystal Kuykendall, LPC-MHSP
Tennessee · 5 years in practice
Crystal Kuykendall is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and big life changes.
License and registration
- LPC-MHSP, Tennessee
- 6454 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1174376750 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Crystal
Crystal Kuykendall is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and big life changes. She practices in Tennessee and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Crystal works with adults facing mood disorders, panic, postpartum challenges, and issues like isolation or low self-worth.
Her approach starts with listening. She creates space for people to say what matters most and then builds simple, doable strategies together.
Background and approach
Sessions often blend talk, skills practice, and mindfulness so people can notice patterns and try different responses between appointments. Crystal uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and small experiments to shift them. She also incorporates client-centered methods to match support to each person’s pace and priorities.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories when that feels appropriate. Practical concerns such as caregiver stress, workplace pressure, relationship communication, and self-esteem are common topics in her work. She supports people navigating transitions like early adulthood, parenting changes, or career decisions.
Crystal pays attention to how mood, sleep, and daily routines affect coping. With five years of experience and the credential LPC-MHSP, she focuses on clear goals and measurable steps. People who prefer collaborative, down-to-earth care may find her style accessible and goal-oriented.
Sessions are offered through a mix of online formats to fit different schedules.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Crystal lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Crystal names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person seeking help. Online sessions give time to describe concerns, set goals, and adjust the pace based on how someone responds. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses simple experiments and skill practice to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; these tasks can be assigned between online sessions and reviewed over video or messaging. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used when trauma processing is appropriate and involves guided techniques to help reduce the emotional charge of difficult memories.Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk through goals, try approaches that fit the concern, and change strategies if something isn’t working. This collaborative process helps tailor care to each person's needs and preferences rather than assuming one method is best from the start.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people check in face-to-face and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when a shorter form of contact fits a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Crystal commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, panic attacks, postpartum depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is her general therapy style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing client-centered listening with skill-building from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Crystal has five years of clinical experience working with adults on mood disorders, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds the credential LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer online?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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