About Crystal Lawson, LCSW

I’m here to help.

I’m an Illinois-based therapist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, women’s issues, parenting/adoption journeys, and transitions. I provide support for teens and adults.

Change isn’t easy (even when it’s “good”).

I want you to know I understand what it’s like to be where you are, and I get that change, even when it’s good, isn’t easy. It’s a journey, and I am honored to walk it with you. There is a path forward, and you don’t have to walk it alone.

You're here because you want change, and you are brave enough to try- or try again.

I help people just like you experience healing, cope with life’s challenges, and uncover all that is already inside them. My office is a collaborative and compassionate space where you are safe to process and feel. Every person’s journey is unique, so we will personalize the way we approach the work to you. You will decide what is important to you today, and together, we’ll create a path toward what you want your future to look like.


In my work, I utilize various evidence-based, effective methods, including EMDR and bilateral stimulation methods, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe that any approach is a tool that can be combined, modified, and utilized in ways that make sense for the individual, and I love the process of finding the right fit and best combinations for my clients.

How I work:

At the core of my approach to therapy is genuine relationship.

It’s not about a quick fix. It’s about real, lifelong change.

Therapy with me is…

  • I may not have lived you life's experiences, but I have faced my own. I know what it is to do the work, and all the challenges that come with it.

  • Healing isn't linear and feelings are always changing. Growth and change take time.

  • Even when you can't change the circumstances, you can find change for yourself within them. You will start to notice differences in how you respond to life, manage the voice in your head, and see yourself.

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My Training & Education

    • Bachelors Degree from Grand Canyon University.

    • Masters in Clinical Psychology from Aurora University.

    • Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois.

    • Licensed as a School Social Worker in the state of Illinois.

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois.

    • Specific training in Trauma, Anxiety, EMDR, IFS, and CBT.

    • Continually attending further clinical training.

    • Member of the Christian Counselors Network.

Get in touch

Let’s take the next step together.

Click this link to schedule a free, confidential consultation. It's important to find the right fit for your journey. I’ll answer any questions you might have, and you can share what you think is important for me to know.

Choosing a therapist is an extremely personal decision. I don’t see just your symptoms or challenges — I see you. I believe that with the right tools and approaches, each person can tap into their own inner strengths to create lasting change. Reach out today to see if we’re a good fit for your needs. If we’re not, I will happily connect you to another therapist who may be better suited to help you.

"We don't have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to" (Brene Brown)

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"We don't have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to" (Brene Brown) —