About
Don’t struggle in silence – therapy can help.
Please know that you are not alone in this process, even though you may feel like you have no one to talk to or turn to for help.
Therapy is the answer for you to receive a listening ear and a way to help you get through the struggles you face.
Sessions with me are at your convenience. We will meet weekly via video or phone, allowing you to pick the most comfortable setting.
Sessions will vary depending on how you feel since the last time we met. For instance, we may need to discuss some new or unexpected issues.
Working with me is YOU-focused!
You are the expert in your life. Being the expert means that we will work together to develop the best skills to move you from where you are now to where you want to be.
I will help you learn skills to navigate your current situation. These skills will help you move to a new place in your life. My role is to guide and support you in learning and implementing the skills as you gain the confidence needed to help you improve your overall life.
We’ll build a plan of weekly activities to ensure your life moves in the direction you want, even between sessions. The goal is to help you reconnect with your motivation and drive currently hampered by your struggles.
Together, working as a team, we can develop the best skills to ensure success.
Everyone struggles – even me.
I understand your struggles because I have been in your shoes and faced some of the same struggles.
Therapy in the past helped guide me through my struggles, and that experience allowed me to learn how to implement skills and tools to overcome those struggles.
As a result of my experience, I know how to meet you where you are and help you obtain your goals.
Therefore, if you are a teenager between the ages of 13 and 17 or an adult of any age, I can help you overcome those challenging struggles in your life.
Staff Members
Crystal Westman, LMHC
Crystal’s training and personal experience guide her approach.
Crystal’s mission is to provide you with the skills and tools necessary to help you get beyond what keeps you stuck so you can get to where you want to be in your life.
Crystal’s training includes a Master of Science degree from Springfield College (graduating in 2008). In addition, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH-12253), Certified Telehealth Practitioner (ATP100206), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP189151).
Hobbies keeping her busy outside of therapy.
When I am not helping my clients, I spend time running and having quality time with my family and my Chocolate Lab, who sometimes likes to be part of my sessions.
I strive to ensure that I have balance in my life between working, fun, and family.
Hazel Almaguer, MS
Mental Health Counselor-Registered Intern
Hazel graduated in May of 2021 with her Master’s in Mental Health and Counseling. She is currently a Registered Mental Health Intern (IMH 22160) working on her licensure. She also has a certification in School Counseling and has 7 years working with school aged children. Hazel’s goal is to help equip her clients and give them the necessary tools to help them be successful in life. As a counselor, she aims to help her clients understand the importance of various coping skills needed to get through daily living.
Iriana Pinto, MS
Mental Health Counselor-Registered Intern
Iriana has a Master’s in Mental Health and Counseling. She is currently a Registered Mental Health Intern working on her licensure. Iriana’s goal is to help all of her clients reach their goals by providing them with the necessary tools to help them be successful in life. As a counselor, she aims to help her clients understand the importance of various coping skills needed to get through daily living.
Cristine Rainer
Counselor
Ms. Cristine M. Rainer earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with Honors from
National University in California in 2010 and her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development with
Honors from California State University, Long Beach, in 2006. Ms. Rainer has over 20 years of
experience in the therapy field, including 14 years in Marriage & Family Therapy.
Cristine has designed and run an inclusive homeschooling program for all ages and abilities for
three years. She has served as an Educational Therapist, assisting children and teens with
learning differences; as a Psychological Testing Assistant; and as a Behavior Therapist, working
with children with autism and other unique abilities through ABA and play therapy.
Her extensive specialized training and certifications include QEEG Brain Mapping,
Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and Neurostimulation, Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), Dr.
Daniel Amen’s Brain Health Professional Certification, Guided Meditation & Progressive
Relaxation, Access Bars Facilitation, Reiki II Certification, Life & Health Coaching, Early
Intervention & Parent Training, and fundamentals in Speech and Occupational Therapy.
Additional credentials include Applied Kinesiology, Herbology, Detox Pathways, Evidence-
Based Practices, Trauma-Focused Care, certifications in Child Abuse and Substance Abuse, as
well as training in CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Grief and Bereavement, Sand Tray Therapy,
Art Therapy, Giftedness, Eating Disorders, and Group Therapy.
Ms. Rainer, who has homeschooled her neurodivergent teen daughter since kindergarten,
brings a unique perspective and dedication to working with clients across various ages and
backgrounds, with a particular passion for brain health, parent training, and support for children
and teens. Her approach is eclectic, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities to meet
each client's unique needs.
Ms. Rainer is provisionally licensed in the state of Florida (PMT 312) and works under the
supervision of Crystal Westman.
Brett Hansen
Certified Addiction Professional
Brett comes to our organization with many years of experience working with adults who are struggling with addiction. Brett offers a safe place to help individual and couples work towards their goals and help them find their path to healing.
Alexis Fischer, MSW Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
Alexis (Lexi) Fischer holds a Master of Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from New College of Florida, where her thesis research focused on the psychosocial experience of individuals with invisible physical illnesses. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through Evergreen Certifications and has additional training in Trauma & Resilience from Florida State University. Over the past seven years, she has worked in various social work settings, providing compassionate and client-centered care.
Lexi specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, utilizing both cognitive (top-down) and somatic (bottom-up) healing approaches. Her therapeutic style addresses clients’ individual needs, incorporating techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), emotional freedom technique (EFT), attachment theory, family systems theory, and mindfulness. She has experience working with children using play therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), sandtray therapy, and Theraplay techniques. Additionally, she has worked with juvenile and adult clients in the criminal justice system, helping clients identify trauma, substance use, and mental health factors underlying criminal behavior while advocating for restorative rehabilitation.
Other practice areas include anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, body positivity, chronic illness, codependence, depression, domestic abuse, dual diagnosis, family conflict, life transitions, LGBTQ+, PTSD, self-esteem, substance abuse, and relationship challenges.