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Crystal Moore

Compassionate, practical care for emotional well-being

LCSW Illinois

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Crystal

Crystal Moore is an LCSW who guides people through difficult emotional challenges using practical, evidence-informed methods. With three years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, and issues tied to self-esteem.

Background and approach

She brings a trauma-aware perspective and emphasizes building resilience, emotional skills, and clearer self-understanding. Her style blends client-centered listening with structured therapeutic tools to help clients identify patterns, learn coping strategies, and make meaningful changes.

Crystal draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness practices to tailor interventions to each person’s situation. She aims to create an affirming space where exploration, skill-building, and personal values guide the work.

Practically oriented yet compassionate, Crystal supports people facing a wide range of concerns including relationship and attachment struggles, caregiver stress, substance problems, communication and commitment issues, grief and loss, aging-related questions, and challenges such as body image or forgiveness. She accepts international clients and offers multiple online formats to fit differing schedules and needs.

Approaches that guide online therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can engage in meaningful actions even when uncomfortable feelings arise. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, providing a supportive environment where a person’s own goals and insights drive the pace of change.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Crystal works together with each person to assess which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or different time zones. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care, offer ongoing skill practice between sessions, and maintain continuity when in-person options are limited.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Crystal address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges, along with a range of related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, substance use, and family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with structured, evidence-informed techniques such as CBT and acceptance-based practices, emphasizing collaboration and practical skill-building.
What is her clinical background and experience level?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of clinical experience supporting people through mood, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCSW 149.030943.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English