About me

As a licensed therapist in Tennessee, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions with compassionate, targeted care. I have extensive experience working with young adults, women, and individuals experiencing mood disorders, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.

My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique journey. I focus on building self-love, improving communication skills, and helping clients overcome feelings of isolation and loneliness. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, caregiver stress, or postpartum challenges, I provide a supportive environment where healing and personal growth can flourish.

I am committed to walking alongside my clients, offering evidence-based strategies and genuine empathy to help you develop resilience and rediscover your inner strength. Together, we can work towards creating meaningful, positive changes in your life.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
  • Compassion fatigue
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Caregiver issues and stress , Communication problems , Isolation / loneliness , Mood disorders , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 5

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TN LPC-MHSP 6454

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Crystal Kuykendall. 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 Dec 01, 2025 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks

Crystal is a wonderful listener and communicator, I highly recommend her.

Written on Nov 08, 2025 after therapy with Crystal for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I'm very satisfied and grateful for all that my therapist has done for me so far and look forward with working with her more.

Written on Sep 28, 2025 after therapy with Crystal for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Crystal is always giving me the best advice and help on all my anxious thoughts and feelings.

Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Crystal for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief

Ms. Kuykendall listened to what I felt my issues were in dealing with my grief. She offered exercises and suggestions and let me talk things out. She was very supportive and helpful to get me moving forward. I will request her if/when I need counseling again.

Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Crystal is a kind and empathetic listener. Talking to her feels like talking to a trusted friend.

Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

very pleasant spirit and a great listener.

Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief

She is very personable and easy to talk to. She gives great advice and information.

Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

I've not even had 3 sessions and my therapist has given me extremely helpful techniques and tricks to help help/get rid of my personal issues and is highly understanding and is perfect for anybody who needs advice, assistance, care, and help with solving problems.

Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Crystal is very understanding and has a lot of tools in her toolbox to help you start thinking more positively. She responds very quickly and I always feel better after speaking with her. She is very comforting and easy to open up to.

Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Great interaction and understands what I’m going through

Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and family conflicts

Very pleased so far

Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Crystal for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Very understanding person

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