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Krystle Himmelberger

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 8 years of experience in individual and group counseling for adults, children, and teens. Specializes in facilitating healing, symptom reduction, and personal growth through effective therapeutic practices in both non-profit and private settings. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance, with a strong commitment to empowering clients to achieve their best selves. Aspires to further contribute to the field through advancing in counseling education and supervision, aiming to inspire and support future counselors.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Proprietorship

Kindred Hearts Counseling and Behavioral Services
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - Current
  • Facilitate telehealth sessions for those 7 years old or older experiencing mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.

Independent Contractor

Headway
San Antonio, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide virtual counseling to individuals from various cultural and age demographics using evidence-based therapeutic approaches while maintaining thorough documentation

Independent Contractor

San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
San Antonio, TX
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic approaches for varied age groups (5+), ensuring personalized treatment plans and consistent progress monitoring.

Clinician for Humanitarian Assistance

SOS International LLC
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Provided individual, group, and crisis counseling, as well as assessments and referrals for medical, psychological, and psychiatric services through the refugee resettlement program.

Clinician

St. Peter - St. Joseph Children’s Home
San Antonio, USA
10.2017 - 04.2021
  • 3+ years of providing individual, group, and crisis counseling to at risk youth, aiding in emotional stabilization, assessments and referrals, partnered with families and healthcare providers to establish treatment goals, and enhancing mental health outcomes.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Case Manager

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Harlingen, USA
11.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provide psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with severe mental illnesses, while providing crisis prevention and management

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, USA
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Supported faculty research initiatives through data analysis, report compilation, and research presentation development, enhancing academic project outcomes

Masters Counselor Intern

Counseling Centers International
Harlingen, USA
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Group counseling (CBT) for substance use, individual counseling, and couples counseling

Masters Counselor Intern

Family Crisis Center
Harlingen, USA
06.2016 - 09.2016
  • Individual counseling (e.g., Creative Arts Therapy, CBT, and SFBT) for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Masters Practicum Student

UTRGV Counseling and Training Clinic
Brownsville, USA
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Individual counseling for clients with Anxiety and Depression

Education

Ph.D. - Counseling Education and Supervision

St. Mary’s University
San Antonio, Texas
08.2020

M.Ed. - Counseling and Guidance

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, Texas
12.2016

B.A. - Psychology

University Of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas
08.2014

Skills

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • CPR Certified
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certification

Affiliations

  • ACA Member- American Counseling Association
  • Psi Chi Member
  • Sigma Alpha Pi- The National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Kristine Meza Foundation, Advocate against Domestic Violence
  • Psychology Today
  • Zocdoc

References

  • Dr. Lionel Javier Cavazos, LPC, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs/Associate Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen, TX, 78550 (956) 693-3763, javier.cavazos@utrgv.edu,
  • Dr. James Whittenberg, LPC-S, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, 78520 (956) 443-1003, james.whittenberg@utrgv.edu,
  • Regina Palacios, LPC-S, Lead Clinician, Archdiocese of San Antonio, (210) 722-9200, rpalacios@stpjhome.org, San Antonio, TX, 78210
  • Gilma Juarez, MA, LPC, Headway Contractor and Lecturer at Criswell College, (210) 685-1021
  • Brenda Rodriguez, MEd, LPC, (512) 522-5317, www.healthymindandwellness.com

Licensure

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC #78458, 

First Licensure Date 11/10/17 ∙ Effective Rank Date 11/26/19 ∙ Expiry Date 1/31/2027.

Timeline

Sole Proprietorship

Kindred Hearts Counseling and Behavioral Services
01.2024 - Current

Independent Contractor

Headway
08.2023 - Current

Independent Contractor

San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
05.2021 - 12.2023

Clinician for Humanitarian Assistance

SOS International LLC
04.2021 - 05.2021

Clinician

St. Peter - St. Joseph Children’s Home
10.2017 - 04.2021

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Case Manager

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
11.2016 - 08.2017

Masters Counselor Intern

Family Crisis Center
06.2016 - 09.2016

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
01.2016 - 12.2016

Masters Practicum Student

UTRGV Counseling and Training Clinic
01.2016 - 05.2016

Masters Counselor Intern

Counseling Centers International
08.2015 - 12.2016

Ph.D. - Counseling Education and Supervision

St. Mary’s University

M.Ed. - Counseling and Guidance

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

B.A. - Psychology

University Of Texas At Brownsville
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