CRYSTAL MARIN
B.A.,GRADUATE (MS) Intern (ShE/Her/Hers)
Crystal’s mission is to empower individuals, couples, and families to navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful growth. With a compassionate, culturally responsive approach, she uses evidence-based techniques to foster resilience, healing, and stronger connections. Crystal is committed to making counseling accessible for diverse populations, including Spanish-speaking communities.
About Crystal
Crystal (she/her/hers) is passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s
challenges, fostering resilience, and promoting mental well-being. She is dedicated to making counseling
accessible and inclusive, particularly for Spanish-speaking communities, by leveraging her bilingual skills to
provide culturally responsive care.
As a clinical mental health counseling intern at Thrive, Crystal is gaining valuable hands-on experience while
pursuing her Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling at Capella University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling
from Northern Illinois University.
In her practice, Crystal is committed to creating a safe, empathetic environment where clients feel supported
in exploring their emotions and achieving meaningful change. Her approach integrates evidence-based
techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailored to meet the
unique needs of each client.
Beyond her academic and professional work, Crystal enjoys reading, listening to music, watching movies, and
spending quality time with her friends and family. These personal interests, along with her cultural background
and life experiences, enhance her ability to connect with clients and provide compassionate, person-centered
care.
Gottman Level I & II – Crystal has completed Gottman Level I and is currently working toward completing Gottman Level II. She will be using Gottman-based techniques to help couples build stronger and more meaningful connections.
Memberships- Crystal is a member of Postpartum Support International.
Languages – Fluent in English and Spanish.