
Crystal Schmidt, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Temecula, CA
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I am therapist specializing in alternative lifestyles and trauma. I am poly, kink, and LBGTQ+ affirmative and work with individuals who struggle with gender identity concerns, trauma, and sexual desire/intimacy/dysfunctions.
I provide therapeutic services to individuals and relationships looking to improve their lives by honoring and accentuating the idiosyncrasies, preferences, and fantasies that make all of us so different. I combine training and experience into a therapeutic modality that is tailored to your needs, and together we work to create an environment that allows your inner voice of truth, no matter how small it may have become, to take its rightful place at the forefront of all you do.
My work is poly, BDSM/Kink, and LGBTQ+ focused, recognizing the rich tapestry of human sexuality and relationship structures. Using evidence-based practices, I strive to support, encourage, educate, and empower my clients to heal. My role is to listen deeply, offer insights, and collaborate with you to explore new pathways toward life fulfillment and intimacy.
My practice is a sanctuary for those who have felt marginalized or misunderstood because of their sexual preferences, relationship structures, or gender identity. I create a supportive and affirmative environment where you can explore and express yourself without fear of judgement or shame. I invite you to reach out and schedule a consultation with me.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
Loma Linda University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$200 - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Venmo
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- BDSM/Kink
- Betrayal Trauma
- Consensual Nonmonogamy
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Gender Identity
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- LGBTQIA+
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Mental Health Professionals
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- Self-Injury
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunctions
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Military Families
- Trauma Survivors
Location
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
Languages
- English
Website and social media