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Empowering Women:
A Trusted Counsellor in Saskatchewan
Crystal is a compassionate social work therapist and owner of The Saskatchewan Women's Mental Health Therapist practice. Crystal holds a specialized interest in women's mental health issues including trauma, self identity, anxiety, stress, life transitions, (in)fertility & reproductive health, perinatal & postpartum health, relationships and motherhood.
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Crystal deeply values the experiences and narratives of each individual she works with. Her commitment lies in listening to your journey, holding space for your narratives, and creating a comforting environment where you feel genuinely seen and heard. Crystal does not believe that therapists are experts; rather, she believes in being a compassionate listener to your experiences and that you are the expert of your own life. She will offer empathy, understanding, a safe space , and her professional support.
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With a trauma-informed approach, she supports women and couples to navigate their challenges while fostering empowerment through collaborative conversations. Grounded in feminist and anti-oppressive roots of practice, Crystal creates a supportive and inclusive environment for personal growth and transformation, challenging the social and cultural challenges that many clients face.
Crystal has a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) with 20 years of clinical experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. She is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers. Crystal has advanced training and several years of direct experience as a Clinical Supervisor and she also seeks regular supervision for her practice.
You are the expert of your life and Crystal is here to provide tools and offer strategies to guide your journey of healing and growth. Her clinical specializations include formal training in:
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
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Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples (EFT)
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Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Internal Family Systems - Foundations of Practice with the IFS Institute
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Narrative Therapy
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Trauma Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Dialectical. Behavioral Therapy
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Prenatal / Perinatal / Postpartum Grief and Loss
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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