Therapy for individuals & couples

online therapy across Texas and Trinidad & Tobago

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Dr. Crystal Benjamin, PhD, CFLE                                                 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy - Associate (Supervised by Julia Wesley, LMFT-S)

Clients come to me when things are getting hard…or have been for awhile,

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and they’re ready to find the way back to themselves.

My Therapy Specialties

  • Heal the inner critic.
    You’ve spent years achieving but inside, you still wrestle with self-doubt, comparison, or feeling like you’re never enough. Therapy can help you soften survival patterns, reconnect with your values, and rebuild self-trust beyond your titles.

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  • Repair, reconnect, and feel safe again.
    Whether you're navigating conflict, emotional distance, or the aftermath of betrayal, couples therapy offers tools to rebuild trust and intimacy. Together, we’ll create space for healing, clarity, and meaningful connection.

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  • You shouldn’t have to burn out to belong.
    If work leaves you anxious, overextended, or questioning your worth, you can access support. In therapy, we’ll explore the patterns behind the pressure and build systems that support both your performance and your well-being.

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“To begin, begin.”

—William Wordsmith

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Dr. Crystal Benjamin, PhD, CFLE

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (Supervised by Julia Wesley, LMFT-S)

Hi, I am Dr Benjamin,

Therapy with me is real, human, and judgment-free.
I’m a fellow high achiever who knows what it’s like to live with anxiety and still show up. With 15 years in mental health (teaching, research, speaking, and 8+ years of direct client work), I bring both expertise and empathy to every session. This is a space to bring the parts you usually hide: guilt, overwhelm, deep sadness. You don’t have to hold it all together here. Let’s reconnect you with your strength.

Change in one area,
often leads to changes in others

Therapy With Me

  • I bring 15 years of experience in mental health, but I show up first as a human, not just a clinician.

  • You’ll be met with honesty, warmth, and a space where perfection isn’t required.

  • I know what it’s like to manage anxiety while appearing “put together”, you don’t have to pretend here.

  • We’ll explore the parts of you that carry shame, pressure, or grief with care and curiosity.

  • Together, we’ll work toward more ease, clarity, and connectionin your life and in your relationships.

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Starting Therapy Together

  • 01.

    I offer every new client a free consultation. It’s your chance to ask any questions and see what it’s like to work together.

  • 02.

    If you decide we’re a fit we’ll have a first intake session. These are an hour to an hour and a half- letting us go deeper into what brings you to therapy.

  • 03.

    Your therapy sessions are tailored to your unique challenges, offering a supportive space to gain insight, build skills, and create change.

Ready To Get Unstuck?

Picking the right therapist could be intimidating, reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.