Family Therapy in San Antonio, TX

Before school begins is an excellent time to begin therapy! Crystal Sperber has experience working with clients (aged 4-90+), families, and relationships, allowing for a specialized approach that is both client-centered and holistic. To provide the best outcomes, Crystal utilizes eclectic techniques and collaborates with you to best tailor services. Crystal is warm, inviting, and down to earth, allowing clients to feel safe, secure, heard, & understood.

My practice is focused on working with young adults to navigate this stage of life's challenges, including identity exploration, higher education & career, relationships, and family changes. With so many unique changes and choices, our stress and emotions can become difficult to handle on our own. You may be feeling in need of new coping skills, a deeper understanding of and healing from past experiences, or more clarity on who you are and what you want your life to look like.

I am Licensed Psychologist providing services to clients in Texas, Iowa, and PSYPACT participating states. I began working with adults, children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals of diverse backgrounds back in 2012. I am passionate about helping individuals set and accomplish their treatment goals.

I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors and offer individual, family, and couples counseling sessions. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge clients' unrealistic beliefs and change their behaviors. In addition, I practice Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to assist individuals in identifying their strengths through growth and self-discovery to aid them in reaching their future goals.

I have enthusiastically worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life struggles and mental health challenges such as domestic violence, grief and loss, addiction, depression, and anxiety throughout my career. I also have experience working with couples struggling with communication difficulties, infidelity, and emotional distance. Early on I chose to focus on trauma when I noticed both the prevalence of traumatic experiences in the lives of my clients, and the profound effects of untreated trauma. I am certified in EMDR to promote healing and and help clients build lives full of authenticity, purpose, and meaning.

As a mental health counselor, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. Through my experience, I have facilitated group therapy sessions, conducted individual/couples/family counseling sessions, and implemented evidence-based interventions to help clients overcome various mental health issues.

Welcome to my practice! For over ten years I have worked as a licensed counselor, with experience in addictions, family violence, at-risk adolescents, and working with the HIV/AIDS population. I have specific training in Cognitive-Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavioral, and Solution-Focused Brief therapies. These therapies have been shown through research to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, addictions, and other mental health diagnoses. I also like to incorporate relaxation, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, and art therapy techniques in my work with clients.

It's not easy to ask for help. Maybe you've shared your situation with close friends or family and received support and advice, but things aren't really getting better. Maybe you've been hesitant to seek out a therapist. The fact that you're here now is a demonstration of your commitment and dedication to your own personal growth and your relationships. Whether you're experiencing anxiety or depression, or you're looking for a relationship, healing from a relationship that's ended, or are in a relationship you want to strengthen or repair, you're in the right place.

I strongly believe in the power of resiliency and the ability to heal. “No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond, our power to take action.” ―Ryder Carroll. I found that many concerns brought to therapy can result from unresolved pain or unhealthy coping strategies from the past. With various therapeutic training, I can help clients find the best pathway for their needs. Fear can sometimes be debilitating, so facing fear and building habitation is essential. “A man who fears suffering is already suffering from what he fears.” ―Michel de Montaig.

I specialize in helping college students and adults during life changes that affect the family dynamics and/or the individual person. Whether it's divorce, death, relationship changes, adjustment disorders, depression (including post-partum) and anxiety, I will provide a supportive, person-centered approach using relational therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help the individual gain insight and learn effective coping skills to lead a balanced, healthy life.

I help the child who has been struggling with divorce, behavioral issues, & regulating emotions by providing a safe spot to feel seen, heard, & accepted to create healthy change. Our sessions will prioritize trust in the therapeutic relationship to process life’s challenges, by the power of play! Oftentimes children will feel like they’re just having fun. That’s the experience I prioritize they have! But actually through their play, we are processing their life situations & learning coping skills. As a counselor, I encourage my clients to openly share their challenges, and together, we carry the load until it's time to let go.

I truly believe that while you may come in broken, by faith, you can leave healed! I approach therapy in a collaborative manner with my clients. To effectively collaborate, I have a "no walking on eggshells" policy in our therapeutic space. Hold on, Faith! What does a “no walking on eggshells” policy mean? This policy empowers my clients to present what they may think are the “icky” parts of themselves without fear of being unrighteously judged in therapy. I will work to earn your trust so have faith in me, yourself, and the process as part of your healing journey.

Grief is overwhelming. It's sad and lonely when you miss your loved one. I can help you through the sadness and find a way to be able to live in this new season. You may be experiencing so many emotions. You may also notice that family/friends that you thought would support you are no longer around. I am a wife and mother of two. I have also experienced grief - from grandparents, great grandparents, aunts/uncles and my biggest loss - my mother With each loss, I have seen how it impacts the family structure and dynamics. Each experience and role I am in, shapes who I am and my journey as a wife, mother, friend and therapist.

I am pleased to offer clients both in-person sessions as well as the option of teletherapy sessions. If you are looking for an experienced and effective Professional Christian Counselor, it is likely you are facing some difficult challenges. It is important that you know you are not alone, and help is available. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I consider it an honor to support you in identifying and reaching your goals.

As a couple, everything seems great from the outside – happy family, successful careers, strong community. However, on the inside, there's a feeling like you're never quite good enough, struggling with thoughts of hopelessness and bitterness, sometimes not recognizing who your partner has become. Managing everything has become exhausting, leaving you both short-tempered and wondering if you can carry on like this. It's time for a change. Together, you can embark on a journey towards a more fulfilling and cohesive relationship. Let's work on strengthening your bond and rediscovering the joy in your partnership.

Everyone possesses resiliency though we may not realize it in times of hardship or emotional suffering. Sometimes it takes a different kind of conversation to identify and amplify this resilience to put you back in the driver seat of your life. I use a solution focused, cognitive behavioral, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) approach tailored to help you meet your therapeutic goals.

Welcome to Therapy! For easy scheduling and communication, visit www.sanantoniofamilytherapist.com/booking.html I'm proud of you for considering getting help. I'm here to tell you that anything you're going through in your personal life, your relationship, your work, or your parenting really can change and improve.​​ There can be a beautiful story for you to write in your future. Having someone who can understand you, believe in your best, and help you overcome the challenges you are facing can make all the difference. It is a good day to stop carrying your struggles alone. Reach out for help today. 210-201-4050

Life comes with challenges. Sometimes we need support. As a Licenced Professional Therapist, my goal is to walk alongside you in order to navigate through life's challenges.

Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? If these issues are getting to be more than you can handle alone, reach out for help from an impartial, empathetic person who can listen and help you develop healthy coping skills, set reachable goals, and improve communication with family, friends and colleagues. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents and their families, using a holistic approach that looks at the whole person, their family, their environment, and their needs. I offer individual or family therapy, incorporating client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and play therapy. Certified health coach, also integrate wellness techniques.