Crystal Horton, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Crystal Horton

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Childhood Trauma

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Anger Management

Codependency

Stress Management

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Crystal Horton

Hi there, I'm Crystal! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Becoming with Crystal. I provide a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed space where you can feel seen, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll work to break cycles, build self-trust, and navigate life’s challenges as you become more connected to the person you’re becoming. My focus I work with adults, and families navigating anxiety/stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, childhood/emotional wounds. I support clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and want to better understand their experiences, build healthier relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach My approach is down-to-earth, relatable, and holistic. I believe in treating the whole person by exploring the mind-body connection and how past experiences shape who we are today. Through a psychodynamic lens, we’ll build insight, understanding, and practical tools to create meaningful change. My communication style My communication style is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, with honesty and directness when needed. I want you to feel safe being yourself, sharing openly, and asking questions. Therapy is collaborative, and I’ll meet you where you are while supporting and challenging you to grow. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to becoming a therapist was shaped not only by my professional experiences, but also by my own lived experiences. Those experiences deepened my understanding of how life’s challenges can shape us and inspired me to help others feel seen, supported, and understood. I became a therapist because I believe healing and change are possible. My goals for you I help clients identify what matters most to them and turn those goals into realistic, meaningful steps. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build practical coping skills, and work through barriers that may be holding you back.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

George Mason University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1114587797

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What practice does Crystal Horton work with?

Crystal Horton works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Crystal Horton?

Crystal Horton frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Crystal Horton on their profile.