Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck is a Christian who believes every person is valuable. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Florida State Qualified Supervisor for those seeking a license in Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.  In addition, she is also a Certified Professional Life Coach.  Being a Therapist and a Life Coach gives her the unique ability to help clients heal from the past and live their best life today.  Her approach to counseling and coaching is non-judgmental, caring, and solution focused.  She believes counseling and coaching are an essential part of a person’s ability to live the life they desire and she strives to provide a counseling setting where you can feel safe to work through the difficulty you are facing with hope.  Dedicating her life to helping others as a therapist and coach is a result of post traumatic growth from her own personal life experiences.

 

Listen to Dr. Hollenbeck’s Podcast Interview “EMDR Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Sexual Dysfunction” on Let’s Talk EMDR

 

Watch or Listen to Dr. Hollenbeck discuss “Overcoming the Trauma of Betrayal” on the Stronger Marriage Connection Podcast with Dr. Liz and Dr. Dave

 

Dr. Hollenbeck is a Board Certified Telemental Health Therapist (BC-TMH) and conducts therapy sessions in her office, Virtual via Zoom, and Phone sessions.  She is a recognized expert in the field of Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Trauma Recovery.  Her Three Day Intensives for individuals and couples are highly sought after and attended by people from all parts of the United States, Canada, and Europe.

 

Listen to Dr. Hollenbeck’s interview on the Sex Addiction Podcast for High Achievers and Entrepreneurs What is a “good” sex addiction recovery plan and how do you know if you have one?

 

Click here to listen…Sex, Love, and Addiction Podcast: Dr. Rob Weiss’s interview with Dr. Hollenbeck

 

In the therapeutic process, Dr. Hollenbeck uses a combination of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients overcome and manage anxiety and depression, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (a unique bi-lateral brain stimulation technique) to help people process their thoughts and emotions and heal from traumatic experiences and complex grief, along with Psychodrama, Art Therapy, and Talk Therapy. Dr. Hollenbeck helps individuals, couples, and families work through expected and unexpected life changes and transitions, and to heal from traumatic events and experiences that are often the source of mental distress and disorders.  Her own life experiences include healing from abuse and trauma so no matter what a person has survived in the past or what difficulty they are currently facing – she encourages them to believe that there is Hope for Healing that produces Harmony through counseling.

 

Dr. Hollenbeck’s extensive education and training is exemplary and is evidence of her commitment to helping her clients be successful. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors, earning a CACREP Accredited Doctor of Education Degree in Counselor Education & Supervision from Argosy University, and a Masters Degree in Counseling/Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. 

 

In addition to having a Doctorate Degree, Her Training & Credentials Include:

 

    • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
    • State Supervisor for Mental Health and Marriage & Family Therapy Interns
    • Certified Life Coach
    • Certified Telemental Health Therapist
    • AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST)
    • Board Certified Clinical Sexologist
    • IITAP Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
    • Minwalla Model Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Therapist (DSTT)
    • APSATS Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS)
    • Certified Clinical Disclosure Guide (CCDG)
    • Certified Hope & Freedom Practitioner (CHFP)
    • Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model (ERCEM)
    • Certified Couple Betrayal Recovery Therapist (CCBRT)
    • Prepare-Enrich Couples Counseling Facilitator
    • Gottman Couples Therapy Level II
    • Certified EMDR Therapist
    • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
    • Certified Anger Management Specialist

 

Listen to Dr. Hollenbeck’s interview with Christine Hammond on the topic: Sexual Narcissism: How to Identify and Protect Yourself

 

Read Dr. Hollenbeck and Dr. Steffen’s article published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy entitled, “Betrayal Trauma Anger: Clinical Implications for Therapeutic Treatment based on the Sexually Betrayed Partner’s Experience Related to Anger after Intimate Betrayal” based the Betrayal Trauma Anger Survey she conducted in 2023.

 

Click here to view a Webinar… The Importance of Anger in the Betrayal Trauma Healing Journey with Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck

 

Dr. Hollenbeck has a great sense of humor and connects in a strong relational way with her audience.  She is a highly sought after public speaker and podcast guest. She is available to speak at seminars, conferences, summits, church events, and holiday events as well as to educate churches and the community on mental health topics, healthy sexuality, and relationship topics. She also provides professional development webinars for organizations such as The National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists, The Florida College of Medicine, The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists, Seeking Integrity, The Center for Healthy Sex, and The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health. Her speaking engagements include the APSATS Conference, Choose Connection Summit, Finding Light Through Loss | Healing the Grief Summit, Betrayal Healing Conference, Princess Warrior Retreat, WeTonglen, Helping Couples Heal, The Successful Addict’s Successful Recovery Event, Women on the Rise Educated and Broke Event, Florida Counseling Association, National Nanny Training Day Event, Florida Association of Christian Colleges Conference, the SA Lifeline Conference, and the Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) Hope for Healing Conference.

 

You may have seen Dr. Hollenbeck on several local news stations as a guest expert on mental health, sexual issues, and relationship topics.  She has been interviewed on Fox 35, Central Florida News 13, Local Channel 6, and The Point of View talk show.  In addition, she is a frequent guest on the Carol the Coach Radio Show, and has been interviewed on multiple podcasts. 

 

Listen on Youtube or Spotify to hear the conversation Dr. Hollenbeck had with Dr. Jake Porter on Healthy Sexuality in the Betrayal Healing Process

 

Watch here…20 Reasons Couples Stop Having Sex | Center of Healthy Sex | Sex Expert Webinar Series

 

Read an article by Dr. Hollenbeck and Dr. Jill Manning – Betrayal Trauma Anger: What is it and How do we help those experiencing it?

 

Dr. Hollenbeck is an active member in the following Associations:  EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), Florida Counseling Association (FCA), National Anger Management Association (NAMA), Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (NACBT), International Counseling Honor Society (Chi Sigma Iota), American Counseling Association (ACA), American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)