Black Female Therapist in California and Virginia

Uncover clarity, embrace healing, and experience transformation.

Hi, I’m Krystal. 

You’ve landed here because you’re tired, overwhelmed, or maybe unsure of how to move forward.

I help people come home to themselves. I sit with individuals who are tired of pretending they’re okay, couples who are fighting the same fight on repeat, and families and teens who love each other but don’t know how to show it. I hold space for the messy, the honest, the broken parts—because that’s where the real work starts.

I see you. I’m here to help you:

  • Lean into authenticity and to show up as your full, honest self

  • Honor your story while helping you develop self-compassion and acceptance

  • Heal, not by being perfectionistic, but instead by gaining steady progress and deeper understanding of yourself

  • Develop strong relationships through communication coaching, while creating space for vulnerability and trust

  • Believe that even in brokenness, there is hope

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Hi there! I’m Krystal, the founder of Wellspring Counseling Co. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #154808 & #0717002454) based in California & Virginia, and I offer Telehealth therapy sessions to teens and adults.

My Approach

I believe that meaningful change happens through reflection, feedback, and supportive challenge.

My approach to therapy is collaborative. As an African American woman with Caribbean roots, it is essential to me to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and relationships from your unique culture and perspective. I listen closely, offer insight, and help you gain clarity around the patterns, behaviors, and beliefs that may no longer serve you. I primarily view healing through a relational and attachment-based lens, exploring how early experiences and interpersonal dynamics shape the way you relate to yourself and others.

My goal is to strike a balance—offering a space that feels safe and supportive, while also being honest and direct when needed. I approach therapy with warmth, empathy, and curiosity. I want clients to feel comfortable enough to show up as they are, without the pressure to have it all figured out.

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My Values

“As a therapist, I am a companion. I try to help people tune into their own wisdom.”- Virginia Satir

Faith in the process

I believe that even in brokenness, there is hope. I trust God and the therapeutic process to reveal resilience, purpose, and clarity over time.

Empowerment

I help clients reclaim their agency and voice, challenging them to reframe their perspective and step into the life and relationships they desire.

Compassion

I approach every client with empathy and care, honoring their story while helping them develop self-compassion and acceptance.

Cultural Sensitivity

It is important to me to recognize that your culture shapes your identity, experiences, and mental health, while also adapting my therapeutic approaches accordingly.

Therapy with me may be right for you if…

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Find it challenging to communicate your needs, wants, boundaries, and limitations with your family, friends, spouse, or partner.

Struggle to envision a hopeful future for your life, career, marriage, or relationships because you’re caught in a cycle of replaying past wounds and hurts.

Grapple with regulating your emotions, resorting to numbing, isolating, or putting on a mask in social situations due to a fear of rejection or judgment?

Aspire to enhance your connection and attachment with your child as a parent, seeking to nurture this bond without compromising your own sense of self or becoming overly strict?

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How I Can Help

  • Relationship Issues

    Improve communication, rebuild trust, and feel emotionally connected again—whether you're dating, in a relationship, or healing from past relationship wounds.

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  • Boundaries & People-Pleasing

    Learn to say no with confidence, prioritize your needs, and stop over-functioning in relationships without guilt or fear of rejection.

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  • Anxiety & Overthinking

    Calm your mind, understand your triggers, and develop tools to manage anxiety so you can feel grounded, present, and in control.

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  • Family & Attachment Wounds

    Process childhood wounds, explore attachment patterns, parenting skills, and begin creating healthier connections rooted in safety and self-worth.

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  • Life Transitions & Burnout

    Navigate big changes—like breakups, career shifts, or identity loss—with clarity, support, and self-trust as you rebuild a life that fits you.

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  • Marital & Premarital

    Feel more connected, heard, and supported in your relationship. Learn tools to communicate better, navigate challenges, and build a lasting bond.

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  • Group Coaching

    Do you ever find yourself wishing that you had support on how to be a better parent? Or are you a single person wishing you had learned better tools on how to be in a healthy relationship? If so, then check out my group coaching programs.

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Licensure & Experience

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    • Licensed in California #154808

    • Licensed in Virginia #0717002454

  • Experience:

    • I have been in the field of mental health for 4 years serving individuals both in-person and via telehealth. I specialize in working with teens, adults in their 20s and 30s, and millennial parents who face emotional challenges, including anxiety, hopelessness, poor attachment, and trauma related to relationships.

    • My Clinical Experience involves working with individuals across various ages, cultural backgrounds, and settings including:

      • Intensive outpatient programs (IOP),

      • Partial hospitalization programs (PHP)

      • Community outreach/Church workshops

      • Private Practice Settings

Education

  • Loma Linda University, School of Behavioral Health

    • Master of Marital and Family Therapy - 2022

  • Loma Linda University, School of Public Health

    • Master of Public Health (Nutrition & Dietetics) - 2020

Trainings/Programs

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 & Level 2

  • Gottman Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting

  • Attachment Trauma Treatment Specialist

  • Attachment Core Pattern Therapy - For Therapists

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

You’ve carried so much for so long. If you’re ready to feel lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself and others, I’d be honored to support you.