Crystal Clancy, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Perinatal Mental Health Certified | Founder of Iris Mental Health & Wellness
Note: Crystal is currently not accepting new clients.
“I bring both lived and professional experience to my work with clients, and enjoy helping people make meaning in their lives as part of their therapeutic journey.”
Crystal (She/Her/Hers) has lived experience with fertility challenges and postpartum depression which led to her passion in supporting those going through struggles building their family. She has 20 years of experience as a therapist and advocate for perinatal mental health.
Crystal founded Iris Mental Health & Wellness in 2014, and over the past years it has become what it is today- a 'one stop shop' for people to create a combination of approaches to find what works best for them. This collaborative care provides a safety net when people are struggling.
Crystal sees individuals & couples, ages 18+. She offers appointments in office & via telehealth.
Education: BA in Psychology from the University of MN- Morris; MA in Professional Counseling & Psychological Services and Post-Masters Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University of MN.
Advanced Training/Certification:
PSI Perinatal Mental Health 2-Day Certificate Course
PSI/2020 Mom Online Maternal Mental Health Certificate Course
PSI Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Course
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional - Postpartum Support International
Master ART Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (IS-ART)
Approved Supervisor - MN Boards of Marriage & Family Therapy and Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy
License: MN LMFT #1592, PMH-C #PSI017
Specialties:
Perinatal Mental Health
Uncoupling/Divorce
Adult children of “emotionally immature” parents (including narcissistic or borderline personality traits)
Recovery from narcissistic abuse
Grief & loss
Parenting & attachment
Relationships
“Sandwich generation” challenges
Modalities:
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-focused Therapy
Schema Therapy
Depth psychology
Why did you become a therapist? I had dreamed of being a doctor almost my whole life (well- except when I was 7, and believed I could be a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader). My senior year of high school, I took a psych class, and loved it. I had thought I would go into forensics (another passion of mine), but didn't want to go through all of the years of schooling to become a forensic psychologist. Little did I know that I would be in school for just as many years to become an LMFT (9 years!!!). No regrets though- I love what I do, and believe that what life had in store for me led me to where I am today!
What are your interests outside of work? Reading, spending time with my husband and two ‘kids’ (who are now adults), watching documentaries, and doing puzzles.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your mental and emotional well-being? I'm an introvert- so I really need to make sure that I get some quiet time to myself to recharge everyday- like plugging in your cell phone! It is something that I really have to prioritize.
What is one of your favorite quotes? "This life is mine alone, so I have stopped asking people for directions to places they have never been." ~ Glennon Doyle
Stephanie chats with Crystal Clancy, LMFT, about how your relationship with your mother can impact your own mothering process. In this episode, we discuss how this “mother wound” often manifests after your baby is born, how it impacts your thoughts and beliefs around yourself and your parenting, and what you can do starting the healing process.
Did you have a difficult relationship with your mother? If so, then those issues may have an impact on your own mothering process. This episode addresses this topic and gives information that can be valuable in the healing process and applicable to the experiences held in this vital relationship between mother and child.
Using Accelerated Resolution Therapy, with Crystal Clancy and Katy Strub
ART is a trauma therapy used to treat a number of mental health conditions. Trauma in the perinatal population is often under recognized and under treated. ART offers an effective and faster recovery than other treatment options.