Jennifer Crystal, PhD, LPC

Jennifer Crystal, PhD, LPC

University Counselor III, Class of 2027 and 2028

jennifer.crystal@wayne.edu

Jennifer Crystal, PhD, LPC

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Crystal is a University Counselor III with WSU SoM. Prior to coming to the SoM, Dr. Crystal worked on Main Campus at WSU Counseling and Psychological Services for 18 years and at WSU Student Disability Services (SDS) for 3 years. She has been fully licensed since 1994. Dr. Crystal’s Dissertation was on, The Effectiveness of Existential Art Therapy on Locus of Control, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Esteem on the mobility and Cognitions of Individuals Diagnosed with Panic Disorder. She has Co-authored 9 articles. She supervised 15 Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) Clinicians to obtain full-state licensure.

Professional Service

1.5 Years/20 Years

Education/Training

  • Doctorate in Counseling (ACA and CACREP accredited program)/Wayne State University
  • Master of Arts (Counseling)/Wayne State University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/Michigan State University
  • EMDR-TRAINED (EMDRIA approved program)
  • Trauma-informed therapy expertise
  • Clinical Therapist-full licensure since 1994

Responsibilities

  • Functional assessments of medical students (Years 1-4). (Coping, adaptation, and problem-solving, Resources as needed)
  • 1:1 annual academic advising appointments
  • Step 1 and 2 Prep consultation
  • Crisis Intervention and urgent care, (use of best practice protocol for students. Especially, assessment of suicide prevention, harm reduction, and minimization of self-injurious behavior)
  • Referral and linkage to community-based health, mental health, and social services
  • Facilitation of student retention and academic success
  • Advocate for students needs and model unconditional positive regard and respect
  • Establish a productive working relationship with students who might not be achieving academic success, and with the installation of accommodations, remediation or modification

Professional Experience

  • Fully licensed since 1994
  • Worked for Rainbow Rehabilitation (TBI), Rosedale Family Therapy, Oakland Psychological Clinic, and Fairlawn Center, Clinton Valley Psychiatric facility
  • EMDR-Trained

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