Crystal O’Halloran, LCSWA

therapist | crystal@3rdwavetherapy.com | 919-886-4052

Not all life experiences fit neatly into a box. Rather than a destination, healing is an ongoing process of tending a garden – requiring ongoing care, sunlight, nourishment, and the occasional removal of weeds to thrive!

I am Crystal O’Halloran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), I offer individualized therapy for adults and have over a decade of experience in the health and human services field.

My Approach
My approach is collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based. Because you are the expert in your own life, my role is to meet you where you are, help you navigate your concerns, and support you in achieving a better quality of life.

I am trained in and offer EMDR therapy as well as other evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs. These approaches include, but not limited to: ACT, CBT, DBT, CFT, and mindfulness.

Areas of Focus
I bring a wide-angle view to mental health, offering neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQIA+-affirming care.

I specialize in supporting individuals primarily navigating:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma, PTSD/CPTSD

• Grief

• Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain

• ADHD, I/DD

• Interpersonal & Attachment Concerns

• Stress/Burnout

• Life transitions

I also provide support for secondary areas of need, including life experiences with substance use, eating disorders/disordered eating, sleep issues, discrimination, abuse, as well as OCD, bi-polar/mood disorders, and anger management.

I am currently accepting virtual clients in North Carolina and Florida through Third Wave.

• Treatment Specialties

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Stress Management, Self-Growth, & Coping Tools

  • Maternal Mental Health

  • Social Anxiety

  • Depression & Mood Disorders

  • Anxiety

  • PTSD, Trauma, & Abuse Recovery

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Services Provided

  • Individual Therapy

  • Executive and Wellness Coaching

  • Family Therapy

  • EMDR

• Education

• Experience

  I bring extensive experience from the human services field into my work as a therapist, supporting adults across a wide range of life stages and challenges. My background includes working in multiple roles focused on care, advocacy, and support, which continues to shape my steady and thoughtful approach to therapy.

  In my work with adults, I draw from evidence-based, person-centered approaches and integrate trauma-informed care when appropriate. I am trained in EMDR and approach this work with careful attention to pacing, readiness, and emotional safety.

  I value collaborative, consistent therapeutic work and prioritize building a strong, supportive relationship with each client. My approach emphasizes respect, stability, and creating a space where clients feel supported as they work through difficult or long-held experiences.

• Insurances

  Blue Cross Blue Shield

  Aetna