Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Krystle Kilcrease, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and LGBT support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW025496
- NPI
- 1659033280
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Krystle 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
- Trauma focused
- Grief help
- Self-esteem work
About Krystle
Krystle Kilcrease is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are coping with trauma, grief, changes in life, and issues around identity and self-esteem.
She works with people from LGBT communities and those dealing with post-traumatic stress. She also helps people who are struggling with guilt, shame, or wanting to find more clarity about life purpose and self-love. Sessions are practical and direct. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on steps a person can take between meetings.
Krystle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address difficult memories and strong emotions. She guides clients through ways to manage triggers, reduce overwhelm, and rebuild routines that support day-to-day functioning. The work can include talking about painful events, practicing new responses, and strengthening coping skills.
Her background in social work informs a focus on real-life pressures such as work, family demands, and community context. She aims to help people balance responsibilities while making space for recovery. The emphasis is on clear goals and measurable progress rather than vague promises.
People who reach out typically want straightforward help with grief, trauma, or self-worth. Krystle supports them in sorting out priorities, setting manageable steps, and tracking changes over time. To begin, she asks about current struggles and what a better next few months would look like.
BHow sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions can help
Krystle works with evidence-based techniques that focus on recovering from trauma and improving daily coping. One approach involves processing traumatic memories and reducing their grip on current life by gradually revisiting painful events while teaching grounding and emotional regulation skills. This helps people who notice flashbacks, avoidance, or intense reactions to reminders.Another approach focuses on grief and self-worth through structured conversations and behavioral steps. That work includes identifying values, making short-term goals, and practicing actions that rebuild a sense of meaning and self-acceptance after loss or shame.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Krystle reviews a person’s goals, symptoms, and practical limits, then recommends techniques to try and adjusts them over time. Clients and the therapist check progress and shift focus based on what is helping.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. The main practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and options that require less bandwidth if video is difficult. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire so sessions line up with daily routines and goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical tools and skill-building. Sessions aim to reduce distress, practice new responses, and support everyday functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, loss, and identity concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers