Cristal Lake-Sanders

Cristal Lake-Sanders  (she/her) joined Our Circle in June 2022 as the Intake Coordinator and hit the ground running, serving as the initial contact with the practice. Her organizational skills coupled with her clinical skills as a Licensed Professional Counselor helped create a compassionate and caring first step for those inquiring about services with Healing Circle Counseling.  Her helpful and kind demeanor also provided assistance to both prospective and current clients in the practice.

Cristal agreed to step into the Psychiatric Clinical Team Lead position to help drive continuity of care for our medication management program.  She is committed to making sure HCC remains a vital part of our community as one of the predominant counseling practices in the area. Cristal is LGBTQIA+ affirming. 

As the Psychiatric Clinical Team Lead, Cristal is responsible for assisting our medication management providers and helping the overall growth and success of the medication management program her at HCC.

Education

• B.A., Psychology, Elon University
• M.Ed., Counseling, Virginia Commonwealth University
• Post-Graduate Certificate for Licensure, Medical College of Virginia
• Certificate in Integrative Therapies through the Integrative Music Institute
• Trained as an Adoption-Competent Mental Health Provider through C.A.S.E, Center for Adoption Support and Education.