Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Crystal Gerlock, LCSW
Colorado
Licensed clinical social worker - grief and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence csw.09926109
- NPI
- 1558917898
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Crystal 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
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
About Crystal
Crystal Gerlock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with 30 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression and works with people facing these concerns.
Her background includes long experience helping people cope with loss and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of cancer. She has worked with people affected by domestic violence, disasters, isolation, and end-of-life decisions.
Her stated methods draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She uses practical strategies from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside experiential exercises. Sessions focus on building everyday skills like coping with strong emotions, managing stress, and improving problem-solving.
Sessions typically include talking through current problems, learning concrete tools, and trying small exercises during and between meetings. The aim is to strengthen coping and reduce symptoms so daily life feels more manageable. She also addresses family of origin issues, codependency, guilt, shame, and feelings of emptiness.
People coming for grief work or hospice and end-of-life counseling can expect direct discussion of losses, planning around practical and emotional needs, and attention to caregiver concerns. Crystal’s approach centers on clear, practical steps and steady support as clients work toward greater stability and clearer choices.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against daily experience. It helps with anxiety, depression, and managing stress by teaching concrete thinking and behavior changes.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Those tools are useful when strong emotions, relationship strain, or self-management feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then choose or combine techniques that fit. That collaborative process helps decide which methods and exercises to try first.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work or caregiving schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is low or a camera-free option is preferred, while video makes it possible to use screen-shared worksheets and in-session exercises. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling step to match practical needs and clinical goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care concerns, and end-of-life counseling.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT together with experiential exercises. The work emphasizes practical skills and exercises you can use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of clinical experience. That background includes long-term work with grief and loss issues.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado. Her practice location is listed as Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and region.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the next steps for working together.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers