About
I guess I am one of a kind! Hi there! My name is Sandra Kristal, and I am a licensed therapist with some 25+ years of experience in Mental Health. I listen to you. I get to where your needs are pretty fast. I work WITH you. For real. I'm funny, with a sense of humor, but I NEVER laugh at a client. I offer solutions and help at your pace. You and I work together to attain a better life in terms of your personal needs. Degrees: MS OT, MS Psychiatry, and Human Behavior, and was awarded the Nelson Mandela Award for extraordinary Community Service before I was headhunted to the USA.
Your well-being is always my goal! My "clients" receive 1:1 care at all times. I want you to feel human again.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I meet with you remotely, and I will ask you to tell me whatever you want, as well as your needs and expectations.
I hope you are ok with that.
Together we can work out a plan to address these as appropriately as possible, so you can reduce your stress and unhappiness ASAP. Being stressed and unhappy is NOT OK.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
MA Psych; MS OT, MS Human Behavior, and around 30 years of experience in Therapy and Mental Health, both in the community and going it alone.
Private Practise with psychologist Clive Overton. Johannesburg ZA. I currently work from my home office, and I run my practice. All ages and problems. (4 years)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Usually, it is $150 for an Initial evaluation.
Initial Evaluation and plan of care: $175.
How did you get started in this business?
I have worked in Private Practice since 1985 with Clive Overton Clinical Psychologist. Trained and love Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Music and Art Therapy.
I run my practice from home right now!
What types of customers have you worked with?
Anxiety
Depression
Narcissistic behavior
OCD
PTSD
Relationship counseling
Addictions and coping with life
Life skills
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently was able to affect relationships and prevent family dissolution with a young couple with 2 children under age 10.
Both my clients were professional essential workers with limited time to build trust. I was able to direct them toward positive outcomes and revise and re-evaluate their coping mechanisms with roleplay and honesty in all that they did, within the relationship as well as when alone.
10 years on they remain in love and have a happy and successful marriage.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Find a GOOD person who is a therapist as well. Someone who listens to you and is able to give you advice and help you navigate this crazy life and world.
TRUST your instincts. Your therapist does. She knows what it feels like to lose someone you love, be terrified at doing everyday things, talking to others, work, and all the rest of it.
If you feel abused in any way come to me. That is where I can and will help you find peace and safety, and even help you with your relationship/s at home and at work if and as needed.
If you are an addict of any kind you can be frank and honest with me because I can and will help you. If that is not possible there are others who can help you too. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I am a music addict! So what? It's all about connecting with the RIGHT therapist. I have been a patient as well as a therapist for almost 25 years. I know how you feel.
Depression - if on antidepressants what are they? Do they work FOR YOU? Suicidal thoughts and deeds and OCD are all part of a bigger picture in your gallery of life. We must learn to let go. Move on. Find peace.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Do you have a positive attitude toward your therapy and therapist? How much time do you spend on yourself? What do you love? What makes you crack up? What is your medical history? Any family history of depression? Are you able to talk about what you feel and what you need?
If you are severely depressed, you do not see it, but others do. After Covid, we are finding more and more triggers for anger and anxiety. Desentisatation is hard to spell, and it is also HARD WORK. I will help you rest a little easier and find balance in your life. No two people are the same. We are all perfectly imperfect.