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Crystal Dumas(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Associate Counselor, LAC
Washington
Anxiety - Couples counseling-Family issues-Suicidal ideation- Trauma-Mood disorders-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Crystal Dumas holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling, has an associate license in counseling in Alabama under the supervision of Ms. Lynn Harris and has an associate license mental health counseling in Washington State under the supervision of Jennifer Carli. Crystal is a few months away from earning a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as pursuing certification in solution-focused therapy. Crystal Dumas offers experience on how to deal with trauma as well as coping with anxiety, depression, stress, emotion regulation, and planning goals for the future. Additionally, I work with individuals and families facing marriage and family concerns.


Message to clients

The word "counseling" can be given a negative connotation. We live in a society where judgment, a lack of empathy, and a focus on self can be a lonely and overwhelming experience. Now, Artificial Intelligence is present in various technological advances that provide quick answers for temporary relief but lack in-depth solutions with ethics and accountability (starting with the core problem) to change the way you think about yourself, others, and the world. Knowing these trials, my goal as a counselor is to walk with you through your process of healing and restoration from within.

This means that counseling involves understanding the root of your problem, focusing on your abilities, and taking steps that you feel are best to create a new direction, leading to an overflow of greater success in life. Everyone needs a boost of support to get through each day. So, let's take that first step together!

Never feel ashamed to say, “I need support!” “I’m not at the best place in my life right now!” or “I’m broken!” Honesty is the first step to gaining the tools to become innovative within your life; Greatness is developed when you have more people beside you supporting you in the race that you are running.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years


Faulkner University, M.S. Counseling, 2019
Alabama State University, B.S. Psychology, 2017

Licensure

Washington: MC61673524

Supervisor: Jennifer Carlie(LMHC LH61210858)


Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Suicidal ideation - Support living with intense pain, distress, and feelings of persistent hopelessness; strengthening meaningful relationships and experiences in one’s life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Permanente HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente MCO
  • Kaiser Permanente PPO
  • LifeWise
  • Regence Blue Shield

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$140 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$75 - $140
  • Initial session:$180 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$140 (50min)
  • Family sessions:$140 (50min)

Additional session information

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week

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