Dr. Crystal "Crysy" Nelson , LPC

Dr. Crystal "Crysy" Nelson combines lived experience with years of hands-on practice to support people navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and major life changes. She is a divorced, educated, caring clinician who identifies as a trauma survivor with an ACE score of 7, and she brings that personal perspective into a compassionate, client-centered approach. Her work history includes 15 years as a dorm mother on college campuses and subsequent experience providing substance abuse treatment to incarcerated individuals, experience that informs her practical, empathetic style.

Nelson meets clients where they are and walks alongside them as they navigate recovery, coping, and self-discovery. She is licensed in Wyoming and holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflects formal training in counseling and therapeutic techniques. Outside of her professional life she is a devoted pet parent, caring for three cats, one dog, and remembering an "Angel boy" kitty she adopted in Germany who was part of her life for 18 years. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, respect, and steady support as clients work toward their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Crystal "Crysy" Nelson draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the individual's perspective and goals, creating a supportive environment where the person leads the pace and direction of change. She also uses trauma-focused approaches that help people process difficult experiences and build coping tools for anxiety, grief, and anger. In work with substance use concerns she applies addiction-focused strategies that emphasize practical relapse prevention, harm reduction, and rebuilding routines to support recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each client to determine which combination of techniques best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so clients feel heard and active in their progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and at varying times. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while receiving consistent therapeutic support.