​About

I am Crystal Zanders, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I hold a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Concordia University-Chicago, and I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a focus in Communication and a minor in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Additionally, I am pursing my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands.

My clinical experience includes serving as a crisis counselor for children, adolescents, and adults and their families. Additionally, I have counseled women with eating disorders, histories of trauma, substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders in residential treatment and partial hospitalization programs.

I specialize in integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Christian Counseling and Inner Healing approaches.

​​Specialized Clinical Approaches

• Christian & Biblical Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Licenses & Registrations

• Licensed Clinical Profesional Counselor (LCPC): 180.008254 Illinois
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Out-of-State Telehealth: TPMC10 Florida

Training & Certifications

• National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors
• 60-Hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training, Pillars Community Services
• Prayer Counseling I & II, Elijah House School of Ministry
• PTSD Recovery, Spiritual Warfare, and Advanced Issues in Inner Healing, Deeper Walk Institute
• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Postpartum Support International
• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate, Quietly United in Loss Together

Workshops & Presentations

• Unlocking Mental Illness: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Concerns
• Who am I?: Understanding My Personality
• ACES: The Long-term Effects of Childhood Trauma
• Why Did God Allow It? Understanding Why God Allows Traumatic Experiences
• Effective Ways to Engage Difficult Personalities
• Integrating Faith, Religion, and Spirituality in Therapy

Professional Associations

• Chi Sigma Iota, Inc., Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society Member
• American Counseling Association
• American Association of Christian Counselors​
• Illinois Counseling Association
• Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association
• Christian Counseling Professionals of Chicagoland

I welcome the opportunity to speak with you to explore and identify your counseling needs.

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