- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Krystal
Krystal Laday is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and trauma. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Krystal aims to make the first step feel less overwhelming with a straightforward, welcoming approach.
She favors practical, goal-oriented work that is tailored to each person. Sessions focus on real-life skills rather than one-size-fits-all formulas.
Background and approach
People can expect open, honest conversations that push toward change while still honoring where they are starting from. Krystal draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. She uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and to help people find personal reasons to act differently.
Mindfulness and solution-focused methods are woven in to build coping tools and set achievable goals. Her background includes work in hospital settings providing grief counseling and time in outpatient mental health clinics working with adults and children on ADHD, depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. She has experience supporting people with co-occurring substance use concerns.
In sessions she asks people to take an active role - she encourages clients to do the work between meetings. That practical orientation guides treatment whether someone needs short-term problem solving or longer-term support for deeper issues.
What Krystal works with
Everything Krystal lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Krystal helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Krystal lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Krystal’s Approaches Work Online
Krystal uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that cause stress or worry and then practice different responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing symptoms of ADHD by breaking problems into small, changeable steps. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to make changes and to build momentum when motivation feels low.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Krystal will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay focused and useful, whether someone wants short-term problem solving or ongoing support.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Text and chat let people share updates and get brief coaching between longer meetings. Together these formats make it easier to keep momentum and fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Krystal
What concerns does Krystal help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and related topics such as anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is open and direct. She focuses on practical skills, tailored sessions, and encourages clients to take an active role in change.
What experience does she bring?
Krystal has seven years of experience as a licensed counselor and has worked in hospitals and outpatient mental health clinics with adults and children on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Krystal offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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