Crystal Dungan, LPC

Crystal Dungan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a decade of clinical experience. She completed a master's degree in Community Counseling and began her career in a psychiatric hospital setting. Crystal has worked across a range of clinical environments and now practices in Texas as an LPC.

She keeps a relaxed, conversational style in sessions so people feel at ease from the first meeting. Crystal balances warmth with clear professional boundaries and aims to reduce the stress of starting therapy. Her manner is flexible and she adjusts her approach to match what each person needs.

Crystal draws on a mix of methods to address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, addictions, grief, and self-esteem. She also helps with intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, career questions, and concerns such as jealousy, infidelity, codependency, and attachment-related struggles. These topics often come up alongside life transitions and caregiving or first responder stress.

Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and building skills people can use between meetings. Crystal uses problem-focused tools and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating. She also employs motivational strategies to support change when someone feels stuck.

People who prefer a friendly, down-to-earth approach tend to do well with her style. Crystal aims to create a collaborative plan with concrete goals and short-term steps. She views therapy as teamwork that combines conversation, skill practice, and ongoing adjustment.

How online approaches and methods can help

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the conversation follows what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and guides the therapist to tailor feedback and goals to the client's priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns by giving concrete skills to practice between sessions.

The Gottman Method brings structured tools for improving communication and managing conflict in close relationships. It emphasizes specific exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce arguments and rebuild trust.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Crystal will discuss options and try methods that fit the client’s goals, comfort level, and pace. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful.

Before starting online therapy, confirm the current session options, scheduling arrangements, and fees. Discuss what will help you take part comfortably and how to fit appointments around everyday commitments. Agree on the next steps with the therapist so you know what to expect.