Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
My ideal client is someone who is feeling "stuck" within their lives and looking to break free of negative patterns of thinking, unhealthy habits, chronic feelings of low self-esteem or the "dead-ends" associated with unhappy, unfulfilling relationships. My clients understand that the power of psychotherapy is exactly its ability to heal and transform their lives. I serve clients dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, child and adolescent issues, life transitions, and trauma.
My Background and Approach
Hello! My name is Crystal Villegas (she/her/hers). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Illinois. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) from the University of Arizona in 2013 and went on to earn my Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling (M.S.) from Grand Canyon University in 2017. I began my career in Phoenix, Arizona soon after graduating and took a huge leap of faith in 2020 and moved to the amazing city of Chicago where I have continued my career as a bilingual Spanish-speaking counselor. I have a background in social work, where I have worked primarily in child protective services, foster care, and adoptions. I also received my Crisis Intervention and Victimology Certifications in 2013, which allowed me the opportunity to work alongside law enforcement in the victim services department in Tucson, Arizona. As a counselor, I have experiencing working in outpatient settings, community mental health, juvenile detention centers, and schools.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
My expertise is informed by my life experiences as a counselor, woman, and devote believer in the power of the human spirit to overcome. I practice psychotherapy because I believe that mental health plays a significant role in our daily lives and relationships. I have a strong desire for helping people become the best version of themselves; and, I believe psychotherapy can be both a healing and empowering experience.