Rachel McCrystal LMFT

In the therapeutic environment, laughter can be a complement to the process. Therapy can be filled with serious moments as well as funny, joy-filled ones. I feel as though the therapy room can be a relaxed environment where people can just show up as they are. Bring their whole self to the session. If you want to talk in pop culture references, great, let's do it. Do you want to create a character for a game that has all the qualities you aspire to have, let's do it. All the while working on how to build you up to get to where you want to be. We will work together to create a solution to your problem that will help you foster hope, happiness, and a more positive outcome.

I utilize a wide range of tools and I am always looking for more that will best fit each client. Currently, I use journaling, bibliotherapy, question cards, self-assessments, and pop culture references. I utilize solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy mostly but I do take things from other models.

• Indiana, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 35002313A