Welcome to
Crosby Counseling Services
"Some days we are warriors. Some days we are a broken mess. Most days we are a bit of both. But every day we stand. We fight. We try." (Thinkology)
It would be an honor to hear your story, offer support, guidance and help you with the necessary skills for you to heal, grow and live your best life.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship based on unconditional positive regard. I hold space for you with compassion as you tell your story and share your concerns. You will feel heard, respected and understood.
With over 20 years of experience, I know breakthroughs are possible!!
Hope starts here
One day at a time
One step at a time
A Professional Approach
A current resident of Washington State, I received my Master of Science degree at the University of NE. I offer trauma informed care and am EMDR certified through EMDRIA. Continued professional learning and personal growth is of extreme importance to me.
My background includes Employee Assistance work, Community Mental Health and Private Practice. I also supervise new clinicians towards full licensure in the state of Washington. I am passionate about growing the next generation of counselors to be excellent at guiding others to live their best life.
MY SERVICES
Individual Counseling
Your story matters! You matter! You will find me to be a safe place to share your current concerns, past hurts and future hopes. Together we can identify the stressors and other barriers that are keeping you stuck. We can heal those broken and hurting places and empower you to live your best life! This joint process has an overall goal to encourage change and improve your quality of life. Positive mental health includes our emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being. It all influences our quality of relationships and our ability to live life well. Some thing are simply too difficult to handle alone. I acknowledge your courage in reaching out for support and help.
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Family Counseling
Family therapy addresses family dynamics and those behavioral and emotional issues that are causing your family problems. Improving relationships among family members is our goal in family therapy. Many experiences in life can have an impact on the family that causes great distress. Some of those might be, but are not limited to, how you communicate, severe mental health concerns, addiction and/or trauma. I use a family system approach to foster improved communication, resolve conflicts, heal wounds and strengthen relationships. We will tailor the approach to your specific needs and goals.
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Clinical Supervision
This is one of my greatest passions. The process is an impactful one that allows mental health professionals of ALL levels to develop, improve and maintain professional functioning. I provide oversight to trainees in Mental Health to become fully licensed in WA state. You will find me to be a safe ethical place to be vulnerable and share your successes, difficulties and boost your confidence and develop a strong ethical framework for your therapy.
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Meet
Dena Crosby
My name is Dena Crosby and I have been a trusted partner for my clients for over twenty years. I am dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy and balanced personal life as well as satisfying life enhancing relationships.
As a trauma informed therapist who understands the impact of trauma on both the brain and the body, we can work through the things that have become barriers for you.
I am here to guide you through your journey, with integrity, respect and compassion. Start your road to recovery today!
I have partnered with Mindful Therapy Group (MTG) in WA State. To schedule please contact MTG at 425-640-7009 or email at FrontDeskWA@MindfulTherapyGroup.com
If you reside in TX or NE contact me at CrosbyCounseling@yahoo.com
I am dedicated to continued learning and personal growth.
When not working, you will find me playing my guitar or djembe drum, gardening, reading, writing or playing tennis. Perhaps my favorite thing to do these days, is to spend time with my four sons, their wonderful wives and my six grandchildren.
My Therapeutic Approach
General Therapeutic Approach
A defining feature of my approach to therapy is the belief in the power of relationships. It is my goal to build a positive, trusting professional relationship with you. You will feel accepted and supported no matter what you bring to the table. You will feel seen and heard as we develop a plan to help you overcome difficulties, heal and grow. My approach can be considered eclectic in that I believe not one size fits all. Together, as I look through the lens of my training and your needs, we will consider the approach we feel will be most beneficial to you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This is an effective method that aides in better management of stressful life situations. We will focus on challenging and changing thought patterns and their associated behaviors to improve your emotional experience, develop skills to help you cope and target personal problems. It is effective to treat many mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, phobias, sleep disorders and more. This approach generally takes fewer sessions and is done in a structured manner.
Christian Counseling
As a person of faith you might be interested in Christian counseling. As a Licensed Professional and Christian I find that this approach is quite dynamic. We can incorporate the tenents of the faith that are important to you to help you find meaning in your life. You can gain relief from mental health struggles, specific life stressors, interpersonal struggles and communication difficulties. It is a holistic approach enabling you to discover how all parts of your life are connected creating great opportunity to grow in your faith. If your Christian beliefs are important to you, let me know. We will incorporate them into your work in therapy.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
With this evidence-based approach we work with acceptance and change strategies. Beneficial for many difficulties, we have also found it very useful in treating personality disorders, mood disorders and suicidal ideation. It can positively impact behavioral patterns such as addiction and self-harm developing healthy emotional managment skills, which will lead to healthier relationships and a more enhanced balance enjoyment of life.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
EMDR is an evidenced-based mental health technique that uses eye movement and guided instructions to help you heal from trauma and other distressing experiences. It is different from other therapies in that it does not require you to speak in detail about difficult issues. It focuses on changing thoughts, emotions and/or behaviors. This therapy allows your brain to resume it's natural healing process helping repair mental injury from painful memories and experiences. I am EMDR certified and maintain this qualification by ongoing course work, supervision and consultation. For more information click the EMDRIA link below or contact me.
Additional Approaches
Other areas of training include but are not limited to: Motivational Interviewing – A practical and empathic approach to resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities. It acknowledges how difficult it is to make life changes. Internal Family Systems – helps protective and wounded inner parts. It is a way of understanding yourself, as well as the dynamics in your personal relationships. This allows you to live life with confidence, clarity, and connectedness. Emotionally Focused Therapy – Here we develop more secure emotional bonds resulting in stronger relationships. By addressing underlying emotions, couples become more responsive to each other’s needs creating greater connection and intimacy.
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Business Hours
Tuesday through Saturday - Contact Dena for availability
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