Hi! My name is Krystal. I love being in nature, where you’ll often find me with my dog (a pittie) and child exploring forests, beaches, trails, or camping. My favorite movie genres are dark comedies, coming-of-age, and documentaries about metaphysics and expanding consciousness. I love photography, stargazing, and collecting crystals and rocks, books, and plants - one can never have too many! I practice mindfulness and meditation, study Buddhism, and believe that learning and healing are a continuous journey.

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I am passionate about helping people of all backgrounds work through difficulties and reclaim their spirit and selves. Having gone through my own trauma, I understand what it is like to struggle and suffer, but also heal and gain strength; this fuels the hope I have to help survivors. I have particular interest in advocating for and working with survivors of sexual trauma - including abuse, assault, rape, incest, or violence. It is an incredible honor and privilege to walk alongside another human and witness their growth towards empowerment and self-compassion. This is something that I find beautiful and inspiring.

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I obtained my Master’s degree in Counseling from Sonoma State University and my Bachelor’s degree in Literature from University of California, Santa Cruz. I began working with children impacted by adverse experiences and survivors of sexual trauma, before naturally pivoting to somatic trauma therapy. I have since been practicing psychotherapy for over a decade. I have specialized training in sexual trauma, as well as experience working with clients with histories of childhood trauma (complex trauma) and attachment wounds. Additionally, I am part of two monthly somatic trauma therapist consultation groups to ensure I am getting support to better serve my clients. I help clients in coming home to themselves and their bodies with a somatic, relational, and trauma-informed approach.