Licensed clinical social worker recordMichigan
Crysta Ransom, LMSW, LCSW
Michigan
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801112288
- Licensed in North Dakota
- LCSW, licence 6403
- NPI
- 1447797212
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
These details come from information Crysta supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship skills
About Crysta
Crysta Ransom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Dakota and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her sessions are direct and interactive. She uses everyday language and practical steps to help people manage emotions and solve problems. Conversations focus on what is causing strain now and what small changes could help this week.
Crysta combines several evidence-informed methods to address life problems. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships influence feelings and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thinking that increase distress and try different responses.
She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and may use EMDR approaches when trauma memories are a central concern. The Gottman Method informs work on relationship patterns and communication when partners take part.
Expect sessions that mix talking, skill practice, and focused problem solving. Crysta aims to reduce stigma and treat each person with respect and sensitivity. To begin, readers can follow the site’s matching steps to schedule an initial appointment and see how this way of working fits their needs.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations. Online sessions using attachment ideas focus on patterns in relationships and building more reliable ways of connecting with others.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches people to notice thoughts that increase worry or low mood and to try practical behavioral experiments. In remote sessions this often means setting small homework tasks and reviewing results together.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress. Therapists teach and coach these skills in session and help clients practice them between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their goals and situation. That process includes discussing which methods to focus on and adjusting plans based on what helps most.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter focused check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video, phone, or other supported formats if those are offered, depending on what the therapist provides.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan, North Dakota
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and interactive, using plain language and practical steps. Sessions mix conversation, skill practice, and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LMSW credential and the LCSW credential. The profile lists MI LMSW and ND LCSW.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video is offered.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers