Chrystal Allen, LMHC, LPC

Meaningful change through compassionate, practical therapy

CBT based coping tools
Values and purpose exploration
Support for relationships

About Chrystal Allen

Chrystal Allen, LMHC, LPC, is a licensed mental health counselor in New York and New Jersey with 12 years of experience helping teens and adults work through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and family conflict. She supports clients facing life transitions and uncertainty, offering a steady space to sort through emotions, strengthen coping skills, and move toward clearer direction and healthier patterns.

Her work blends Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy to meet each person with both compassion and practical support. With an existential focus, she helps clients explore meaning, values, purpose, and personal responsibility, especially when life feels stuck or unclear. CBT is used to notice and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and to build concrete strategies for emotional regulation and day-to-day change. Grounded in a client-centered foundation, she brings empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard so clients can feel understood and supported as they grow.

Chrystal approaches therapy with the belief that each client is the expert on their own story and already carries important inner strengths and resources. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek a more authentic, fulfilling life and works alongside clients to foster insight, empowerment, and lasting personal development.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Chrystal Allen have?

Chrystal Allen has 12 years of professional experience providing therapy and support.

Is Chrystal Allen a licensed therapist?

Yes. Chrystal Allen is licensed as an LMHC in New York (NY LMHC 007104) and as an LPC in New Jersey (NJ LPC 37PC00708300).

In which languages does Chrystal Allen provide therapy?

Chrystal Allen provides therapy in English.

Where is Chrystal Allen located?

Chrystal Allen is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Chrystal Allen as my therapist?

You can work with Chrystal Allen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Chrystal Allen work with international clients?

No. Chrystal Allen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Chrystal Allen cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is simple. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approach and Connection in Online Therapy

Chrystal Allen draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to create a supportive, practical experience in online care. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, authenticity, and acceptance, helping people feel understood while they explore emotions, relationship patterns, and personal goals at a pace that feels manageable.

CBT is a skills-based approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. It can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing tools that support steadier mood and more effective day-to-day choices. Chrystal also incorporates an existential perspective when it is useful, inviting clients to explore meaning, values, purpose, and personal responsibility, particularly during times of transition or uncertainty.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Chrystal collaborates with clients to clarify what they want from therapy and then tailors the work to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule and to stay engaged between sessions in a way that feels accessible and sustainable.

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