Crysta Ransom, LMSW, LCSW
Compassionate solution-focused social worker
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Relationship and family work
- Strength-based care
About Crysta Ransom
Crysta Ransom is a licensed masters-level social worker (LMSW) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Michigan with more than eight years of experience as a therapist. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and couples issues, teen challenges, parenting struggles, career transitions, LGBTQ+ matters, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and ADHD. Her clinical work blends solution-focused techniques with a strength-based perspective, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s individual needs.
Ransom’s therapy style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She aims to support and empower individuals who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, helping clients identify practical strategies and personal strengths to move forward. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to begin that process.
Ransom’s therapy style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She aims to support and empower individuals who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, helping clients identify practical strategies and personal strengths to move forward. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to begin that process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityBody imageDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Crysta Ransom have?
Crysta Ransom has 8 years of experience working as a therapist.
Is Crysta Ransom a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW. License details provided are MI LMSW 6801112288 and ND LCSW 6403.
In which languages does Crysta Ransom provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Crysta Ransom located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Crysta Ransom as my therapist?
You can work with Crysta Ransom through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Crysta Ransom work with international clients?
Crysta Ransom does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Crysta Ransom cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and how early relationships influence current emotional needs and reactions. In online sessions this approach helps clients explore relational dynamics, build safer ways of relating, and improve emotional bonding with partners or family members.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches strategies to change them. It suits issues like anxiety, depression, and stress by offering clear tools clients can practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. Delivered online, DBT helps people manage intense emotions and improve communication in relationships through structured exercises and coaching.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions combine the therapist’s guidance with the client’s input to tailor a plan that feels workable and meaningful.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from familiar settings while still engaging in effective therapeutic work.