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Crystal Epps, LCSW

Compassionate Illinois LCSW for relationship and life changes
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Career and life changes
  • Caregiver support and stress

About Crystal Epps

Crystal Epps is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. She specializes in relationship and intimacy-related concerns, career challenges, and support for those navigating major life changes. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, infidelity, issues related to intellectual disability, seasonal affective disorder, and cultivating self-love.

Crystal centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already holds strengths that can be applied to overcome difficult moments. She combines practical therapeutic tools with a collaborative, respectful stance that honors individual experience and goals. Crystal aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore relationship patterns, rebuild intimacy, manage career transitions, and respond to the emotional demands of caregiving and life shifts.

Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, Crystal affirms clients for taking that step and works alongside them to identify priorities and develop meaningful, realistic strategies. Her approach blends empathic listening with evidence-informed techniques to help clients move toward greater balance and clarity over time.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressInfidelityIntellectual disabilitySeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Crystal Epps have?

Crystal Epps has eight years of professional experience as a social worker and therapist.

Is Crystal Epps a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149016311.

In which languages does Crystal Epps provide therapy?

Crystal Epps provides therapy in English.

Where is Crystal Epps located?

Crystal Epps is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Crystal Epps as my therapist?

You can work with Crystal Epps through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Crystal Epps work with international clients?

Crystal Epps does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Crystal Epps cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending 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 details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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 and Support for Online Therapy



Crystal Epps uses client-centered therapy to build a collaborative, empathetic relationship that honors each person's experiences and goals. This approach focuses on listening, understanding, and supporting clients as they identify their own strengths and solutions, and it is often helpful for relationship challenges, caregiving stress, and issues of self-worth.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which offers practical techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be effective for managing mood shifts, adjusting to life changes, and addressing patterns that interfere with intimacy or career functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Crystal will collaborate with clients to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Crystal can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without significant disruptions to daily life.

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