Crystal Townsend LCSW

Our first few sessions will likely be completing the biopsychosocial (a fancy label for asking a big bunch of questions about your life and current symptoms). This allows me to get a more rounded view of what is going on now and what influences could be impacting your current situation. I will ask if you've received therapy services before and if so, what did you like and not like about your previous experiences. Everyone has different needs, I want to know what you have experienced in the past in terms of getting those met, what has worked and what hasn't so you don't feel your time is wasted. I prefer to let my clients lead our sessions. This helps to build trust, which is crucial. I want you to feel comfortable sharing OR not sharing what you choose.

I use a variety of tools in my sessions which are catered specifically to what they need as individuals. I enjoy utilizing inner child work in combination with Internal Family Systems Theory. This theory suggests we all have different "parts" that sometimes need help to co-exist. All parts within a person have value and were created to help, but some may have gotten carried away or hidden away. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which looks at how your thoughts effect your feelings which effect your behaviors. I like to look at how I can help to help you re-train your brain to behave in a more healthy way. I utilize attachment theory to look at the relationships in your life and how to help you genuinely connect with people after you've been hurt or have experienced trauma.

• Kentucky, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 253392