Photograph of Crystal Ziskind, Licensed Clinician

Crystal Ziskind

She/Her
Crystal
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Crystal believes the therapeutic process is very much about building the relationship with one self. Crystal uses a gentle, strengths-based approach to cultivate a therapeutic experience that is flexible, collaborative, and grounded in what is important to the client. Crystal works with clients to help them deepen their understanding of the ways they think, feel, and move through the world, while identifying patterns of coping that might be at odds with the client's identified goals. Crystal strives to provide a compassionate, safe space that incorporates respect, empathy, and validation as the client explores what's going on while simultaneously holding space for where they want to go.
In her spare time, Crystal enjoys catching up with friends, exploring new cafes, shopping at flea markets, and binge watching true crime.

License Information

Education and Experience

  • Therapist at Jewish Family Services, Los Angeles
  • Therapist at CLARE Matrix, Santa Monica
  • Masters in Social Work, Cal State University Northridge
  • Bachelors in Gender Studies, Cal State University Northridge

Modalities

Somatic Therapies
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Psychodynamic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Schema Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Psychoanalytic
Narrative Therapy

Clinical Issues

Stress
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Relationship Difficulties
Anger
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Autism
Life Transitions
Childhood Challenges
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Cultural or Racial Identity
Borderline Personality Disorder
Trauma and PTSD

Specialties

Spirituality
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Immigrants/Refugees
Veterans