Crystal received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010 from Tennessee State University. She began her nursing career in an inpatient psychiatric setting – working with the adolescent population with a wide range of disorders. She expanded her experience in this setting to include adults struggling with mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders, incorporating psycho-pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, and alternative therapies including electro-convulsant treatment (ECT). She has also worked in medical-surgical nursing, working with patients with a wide range of chronic illnesses. She later obtained her Master’s of Science in Nursing in 2014 – with a concentration in family medicine. She has experience working with patients who struggle with chronic pain and the impact that it has on their quality of life and social/family dynamics. Most recently she transitioned into the field of integrative and holistic medicine with the goal of treating the total person, focusing on mind, body, and spirit. She is currently enrolled in a post-master’s program with Maryville University, anticipating certification in psychiatric mental health nursing. She is passionate about bringing awareness to psychiatric disorders, trauma, and the impact it has on individuals. Providing education, awareness, and treatment via a holistic approach for the management of mental health disorders by bringing balance and awareness to the lives of her clients is Crystal’s goal.
