Seattle Counseling Services: Marriage, Family, Couples, PTSD, Christian Counseling

Dan Crystal, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist

1200 6th Ave.
Suite 2001
Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206-651-5443

Fax: 206-624-7626

Primary Focus: Abuse / Incest / PTSD Counseling, Adult Adjustment / Life Transitioning Counseling, Anxiety / Panic Disorders Counseling, Child / Teen Counseling, Communication / Social Skills Counseling, Consulting / Coaching, Couples / Marriage Counseling, Grief Counseling, Specialty Issues, Stress / Depression Counseling

Scope of Practice

I work with adults, couples, and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, or relationship problems. I have brought my approach to therapy to a variety of populations: professionals, college students, soldiers, veterans, and homeless adolescents to name a few. In the past I have worked in outpatient clinics; inpatient hospitalization settings; and have written assessments for the courts on matters of child custody and forensic asylum. My experiences have fostered the belief that change can happen for anyone.

Range of Focus

Adolescents and Parents: Individuation / Separation Issues
Anxiety
Bi-polar Disorder
Codependency / ACoA Issues
Communication Issues
Couples Conflicts
Family of Origin Issues
Intimacy Issues
Panic Attacks
Relationship Issues
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Self Identity
Singles Seeking Relationships
Stress & Coping

Agoraphobia
Bereavement
Career / Life Goals
Codependency Issues
Communication Skills
Depression & Anxiety
Infidelity
PTSD Issues
Personal Relationships
Relationship Rekindling
Self Esteem
Sense of Self
Social Anxiety
Trauma

Values and Philosophy

I believe in adjusting my intervention to the need of the client I am working with. I offer a supportive framework where individuals can explore the conflicts and struggles they are facing. Therapy is a setting where a person can feel safe, and it should fit reasonably within one’s life and not feel like a strain. It is a time for reflection and thoughtfulness. While often emotional, I’m careful to help my clients feel deepened by this experience.

Therapeutic Technique and Methodology

I have a comprehensive and research based understanding of the symptoms, sources, and treatments of most major mental health problems. I believe I know what to look for and can offer a structured path to recovery. In treatment utilize three essential tools of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that are well validated according to psychological research as conducive to recovery: Acceptance-Being able to accept situations one faces without self-criticism, self-doubt and blaming Mindfulness-Helping clients to recognize there is more to who they are than their negative or panicked thoughts. This can really help guide one to make thoughtful decisions. Values-Rather than setting short-term goals that may not be in touch with a greater meaning, I help my clients to strive to make changes because it is consistent with the person they want to be. In working with addictions, I utilize a Motivational Interviewing framework whereby clients can feel invested in recovery and not pressured. I also have many community referrals that can help solidify one’s efforts towards recovery and stabilization.

Education, Certification and Professional Associations

Degrees and Certifications

Psy.D., 2007
University of Denver
Denver, CO

Memberships

American Psychological Association

Licenses to Practice and Registrations

Licenses

Psychologist License
License number: 3906

Payment Information and Hours

Treatment costs $120 per session. The first session I schedule 75 minutes as it often takes more time to get an initial picture of the factors that have brought you into treatment. I accept Premera Blue Cross and Aetna insurance. I am currently available Mondays 4-7pm, and Thursdays 1-6pm.

Insurance Reimbursement Provider For: Aetna, Premera