Cristal Ellis is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who brings warmth, skill, and a collaborative spirit to her work with children, adolescents, and adults. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Henderson State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Purdue Global. Cristal has experience supporting clients who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and adjustment challenges.

Cristal is especially passionate about helping children learn to understand and regulate their emotions in healthy, age-appropriate ways, while also creating a supportive environment where clients of all ages feel heard, respected, and safe. Her therapeutic approach is down-to-earth and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and person-centered techniques. As a trauma-trained CPT provider, Cristal is committed to helping clients process difficult experiences in a nonjudgmental and empowering way.

Her background as a neuropsychological technician in a neurological setting deepened her understanding of the connection between brain function and behavior, which continues to inform her clinical work today. Cristal’s experience in both private practice and agency settings allows her to thoughtfully meet the diverse needs of her clients. Cristal is a therapist in the P.E.A.K. Program.