About me

I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Alabama State University in 2011 and a Master's Degree from the University of Alabama in 2014. I earned my LMSW in 2015 and my LICSW in 2017. I have been practicing at the clinical level, providing counseling services, since 2017. Before earning my clinical license, I worked with children and families at the Alabama Department of Human Resources for three years. I have also worked as a counselor at a youth detention facility. Since earning my clinical license, I have worked as a Clinical Supervisor at a therapeutic foster care agency for three years providing counseling to children and adults.

In working with children and families, my areas of focus include depression/anxiety, crisis intervention, ADHD, anger management, parenting, boosting self-esteem, communication, grief, behavioral issues, substance abuse, and domestic violence using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Behavior Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Play Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

I have worked with teens during the three years I spent working for the Alabama Department of Human Resources. I also worked with teens during the three years I worked for a therapeutic foster care agency. Since leaving the foster care agency in 2020, I have continued to counsel teens while doing contract work with the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Grief , Anger management , Self esteem , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and foster care , BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture , Blended family issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 6

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

AL LICSW 4083C

CT LCSW 12471

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Crystal Norris. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Feb 09, 2025 after therapy with Crystal for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She's great!

Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She's awesome! She has been my therapist for over 2 years.

Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coaching, and adhd

Crystal is amazing.

Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Crystal Norris has been a tremendous blessing to me!!! She has helped me in ways unimaginable! I love the way she introduces me to different perspectives, and when she gives advice, she breaks it down so that you can better understand the different ways of looking at situations. She has given me advice that has changed my life for the better! I'm getting positive results, and it has truly changed my way of looking at things. I'm so grateful for her!!!! Thank you Crystal! God bless!!!

Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Crystal is a fabulous therapist. She takes every concern seriously and doesn’t interrupt or belittle. (I’ve had that issue with past therapists). Also she’s got a good balance of giving advice when needed and just taking time to listen. Sometimes people just need to say what’s on their mind to work through it. Crystal truly understands this and is always willing to hear you out. Definitely recommend.

Written on Sep 15, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes

I look forward to my sessions with Crystal. It is a way to release things that I feel that are important and it’s good to seek advice from someone that doesn’t know me. I’m confident in expressing what I feel and getting valuable insight is helpful and extremely useful right now.

Written on Sep 04, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders

She’s wonderful. She’s compassionate, methodical and non judgemental. It’s been two visits and I’ve already gotten so much insight.

Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 11 months on issues concerning relationship

Ms.Crystal really is a great therapist. She is very understanding and always has unbiased solutions to our problems. She really gets to know each person and listens extremely well. Her down to earth approach makes it so easy to open up and be honest in counseling sessions. I would recommend her to anyone I know!

Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Wonderful

Written on Apr 21, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 9 months on issues concerning relationship

She's great. She understands me and my ways and she's very very very helpful in helping me communicate my thoughts when I'm struggling to find the right words to express how I feel.

Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I appreciate Crystal's willingness to listen as well as the good questions she asks me that help me answer my own questions, or question my assumptions.

Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Talking to Crystal is like talking to a friend. I want to share with her. She makes me comfortable. Thank you

Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Crystal is wonderful, and a real pleasure to talk to. She's really down to Earth and helped me through some of my toughest and most stressful of times. When I need it, I know I'll be going back to soaking with her.

Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 1 year and 3 months

She is thoughtful, kind, intelligent, and a good listener.

Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Crystal Norris is so sweet and funny. She really knows how to talk to me one on one and help me bring my walls down

Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Crystal is super patient & understanding & non-judgemental! I appreciate her kindness and the effort she puts into our situation so so much!! She definitely challenges both sides and acknowledges the work to be done with both parties - not just one over the other. I appreciate her work and the effort she puts in!

Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Crystal for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

Crystal is very helpful with great tools and advice in helping through several tough issues.
Thank you Crystal

Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

For a first-time therapy seeker, Crystal was exactly the person I needed to talk to. I was wary of finding the right fit for my personality and needs. Crystal really supported and helped me to disentangle the anger and anxiety-inducing strands in my life as I balance a toxic work environment, caregiving, and marriage stresses. Mostly importantly, she guided me in strategizing healthier and practical ways to address these issues.

Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Crystal is great.

Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Thank you Crystal.

Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

She is amazing .

Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Crystal is very focused on understanding and meeting my needs, and making the best use of our time. She is very professional, friendly and easy to talk to. I really appreciate that she doesn't try to force unhelpful advice on me, which is a problem I had with a former therapist. She is always on time for our sessions, and replies promptly to my messages. I really appreciate her sense of humor and how down to earth she is!

Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Wonderful therapist

Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management

A wonderful person and always responsive.

Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I have enjoyed my time speaking with Crystal and feel some good things will come from it I look forward to working with her more and growing

Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd

She was good at listening but I never felt truly challenged or engaged. She missed multiple sessions and just straight up ignored me after the last one. I wish I had switched therapists sooner.

Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

Thank you for your patience. Keep on helping people get better

Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching

she’s the best to exist !

Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks

She’s very nice

Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

Crystal has been very helpful to me, I’m beyond grateful for her! I highly recommend her! She is so sweet and listens to you and genuinely cares.

Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Crystal is awesome she has definitely helped me through my trauma

Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Crystal is amazing. I work as a Licensed Professional Counselor and it is so important for me to be in therapy for my own mental health and well-being. Crystal has been the perfect match for me. She is authentic, transparent, and remains present with me during each session. Crystal is relatable and I would highly recommend her services.

Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Crystal is amazing. She is patient, kind, knowledgeable, and always offers me great suggestions on how to overcome my issues. I’ve grown a lot and become stronger since I’ve been working with her over the last year. I highly recommend her expertise!

Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd

Crystal has been absolutely wonderful to have as a therapist! She's attentive, really listens to what I'm saying, and knows just what to do. Thanks Crystal!!

Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management

After only one session with Crystal I can tell she has a lot of experience while also seeing her very respectful and personal approach.

Written on May 29, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coaching

Crystal is an excellent therapist who truly listens. You feel like you have someone who is going to provide you with unbiased and beneficial information.

Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I love talking to Crystal.. it truly is like talking to a good friend that understands me. She says things to where I get the point without getting offended.

Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Crystal is down to earth, yet gives reasonable challenges to better oneself.
I am very thankful for her help with my life's roller-coaster.

Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

Crystal is actually incredible, It feels like I’m talking to a friend who truly listens.

Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

I love crystal!!!

Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Very easy to talk to and extremely kind! She’s very friendly and great at listening to what you have to say.

Written on Jan 22, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Crystal is so kind and helpful! I felt happy and inspired after the session with her. I have a lot of confusing things to divulge about myself, and she is very patient with me.

Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Crystal for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Crystal is extremely empathetic and kind. She knows the perfect amount of personal sharing to engage in with her clients so I feel she knows what I'm feeling and understands me but is always professional. She has always provided a lot of various coping mechanisms and encourages flexibility in how I could tackle issues. She lets me talk around subjects and come to her in my own time without pressure. She is the perfect balance of light hearted and serious that lets me know my issues are being taken seriously but also that what I'm experiencing is part of the human experience. She responds quickly and appropriately depsite our time difference, and always finds something positive to say even when I'm at my lowest.

It's thanks to my therapy with Crystal that I've been able to set healthy bounderies with my family, advocate Mt needs and make better decisions for my mental health.

Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

A great listener

Written on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 1 month

I really appraiser Crystal and her insights. She has helped me tremendously, and I would recommend her to anyone seeking to learn better coping skills!

Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 5 months on issues concerning parenting issues

Crystal Norris has been an excellent therapist and coach. I truly appreciate her helpful suggestions and practical advice to manage my own stress, and for dealing with the added stress of my young adult children (each with their own challenges). I find our sessions calming and walk-away with a positive energy and strength each time to deal with certain issues in my life.

Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We are only a few sessions in and I can already tell she is the kind of person meant to help people in aspect of dealing with life challenges and the experience she has shows. She has offered kind and understanding support while delivering honest thoughts and advice. The last session lifted so much weight off my wife's shoulders I could see a sparkle in her eye towards me she hasn't showed in a long time. I feel as long as me and my wife continue to listen to her advice, be open, honest, let it out so she can evaluate things thoroughly, and put into place practices that help our marriage heal the best it can we have a real shot at being successful in finding our love for each other that was always there but ignored on many levels for many reasons. I needed help coping and knew I'd resent my wife for her mistake and my wife has always had trouble in many aspects of life with emotions brought on by events that are out of our control holding her back and Crystal is showing her it doesn't have to be that way that she deserves happiness too, even when she made a mistake most people don't get a second chance at fixing. I have struggled deeply with the reasons we are seeking her help and seeing positive changes have helped tremendously. I never thought I'd be going through what I am now and she has been very considerate of that, but is also showing me mistakes I have made that didn't help whether I had good intentions or not. Sorting through over a decade of bad relationship practices isn't easy but I feel very comfortable with her leading the way to show us a better way of life that helps me and my wife love each other at our lowest to get to the level of happiness life and love can offer if we stay true to ourselves on repairing this properly. I can't speak highly enough of Crystal. I hope she reads all of this. The happiness I saw in my wife after our last session picked me up more than she will ever know. I don't want to resent my wife or hate her and helping her love herself and know she's a wonderful person that made a mistake she's very regretful for, doesn't mean she is a horrible person. I can't thank her enough. I'm confident she will give my wife the skills needed to always know she's worth the happiness she deserves and see my love for her she thought wasn't there. Thanks Crystal and I look forward to our future sessions!!

Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Crystal has been exceptional! I love her style of counseling. She is very easy to talk to and very warm/welcoming.

Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Crystal is great. She asks a lot of questions, listens well, and provides helpful suggestions and advice. I highly recommend her!

Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Crystal Norris helped my husband and I resolve an issue we had been dealing with for several years. After talking with her for just a couple of weeks we were able to come together on a decision that we are both happy with. Thank you!

Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Mrs. Norris is absolutely wonderful! I really enjoy my time with her. She's so down to earth and understanding. She makes me feel comfortable and welcome and I trust what she has to say wholeheartedly. She's incredibly kind and caring and the best therapist I've had so far. Absolutely amazing!

Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Beyond amazing. I highly recommend Crystal. She has been a tremendous help with finding various avenues to help us better understand and communicate with one another.

Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Crystal is an outstanding therapist! I have been in individual and couple's therapy previously so I have a solid understanding of what works and what doesn't work for me. I was hoping for a relationship with a therapist that was more practical in nature (CBT) and I found exactly what I was looking for. In our sessions Crystal was insightful, kind, and funny. I came in with some relationship issues (personal and romantic) and was able to improve those relationships pretty quickly using tips suggested by Crystal. I looked forward to sessions--even texting--with her and hope to work with her again when finances allow.

Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Crystal is a great counselor! She is uplifting and is always positive. She has given me great tips to help control my anxiety and panic attacks!!

Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Crystal is a thoughtful and considerate listener, and offers wonderful, practical advice when analyzing a situation. She's helped me and my partner form a stronger relationship and be better in touch with what the other person is seeking. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have been speaking to Crystal for a few months now, and she has been helping me immensely to work on my anxiety and low self esteem. She is very dedicated to helping, and is calming and understanding to talk to. I once had apprehension about seeking help, but Crystal proved those fears to be wrong.

Written on Jul 18, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd

Great to work with. Very warm and easy to talk to.

Written on Jun 28, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Working with Crystal so far has been really great and enjoyable. She really listens and finds practical ways to work around issues. She is also really fun to talk to. I recommend having Crystal as your counselor!

Written on Jun 26, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She has been great so far, but I think I put in answers to questions that were wrong. Where I put in “completely disagree” it should be absolutely the opposite. My experience has been great so far!

Written on Jun 25, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Love love love crystal. She gets us and understands how we each think and does a great job getting through that others side. Can’t recommend her enough

Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I really liked Crystal, she was understanding and patient. I'm going to miss her!

Written on Jun 12, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management

This is our 3rd session. She has been amazing so far.

Written on May 29, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Crystal is very pleasant and very easy to talk to. She makes it easy to be open and honest with discussing my issues. I enjoy our sessions.

Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Crystal is a good listener and she is very solution oriented. She is good at making practical suggestions to help me move forward and make progress. She is kind and knowledgeable.

Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I have enjoyed working with Crystal and believe her advise has helped, we are still early on in counseling but I’m hopeful for positive change.

Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks

Crystal is an amazing counselor. She has a loving presence and is a great listener. She has helped me uncover the deeper reason behind my issues, and has provided me with tools to work through them. I highly recommend her!

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