Lori Ann DeChant, LMFT, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC, C-DBT (AZ, CA, NY, VT)
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Lori
About Me
My name is Lori Ann DeChant, LMFT, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC, C-DBT, a Certified EMDR Therapist and the founder of Crystal Sun Counseling-located in Hudson Falls, NY. Crystal Sun Counseling offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families seeking healing and growth. The practice specializes in EMDR, DBT, Cognitive therapy, Mindfulness as well as many other approaches. We treat PTSD, complex trauma, social and other forms of anxiety and phobias, depression, grief, attachment issues, abuse, moral injury, shopping addiction, intergenerational & religious trauma as well as adjustment issues. With NY in person appointments and/or telehealth sessions available we provide services across many states. Crystal Sun Counseling is dedicated to helping adults and children overcome obstacles and live fulfilling lives. Call us at 760-881-1177 for your free 15-minute consultation today.
Education & Experience
EXPERIENCE: * 32 years of experience providing services to children and adults of all ages and stages. *7 years of experience in private practice providing clinical services to children and adults. *15 years of experiences working with Military populations. * 21 years' experience as Program Administrator, Director and Clinical Supervisor for residential and various Outpatient Mental Health programs. * 21 years' experience providing clinical training to clinical staff. *10 years' experience providing Supervision to College Counseling Students, Interns and to Post master's pre-licensed staff. EDUCATION: * EMDR Shapiro Institute: EMDR Trained and Program Completed (Adults and Children to include telehealth). * Ashland University; Cog Skills Class *Alliant International School of Psychology's Infant and Preschooler Mental Health Specialist Certificate Post- Graduate Program (2 years). * CA: Mindful Schools (3 semesters) * CA: Chapman College MFT Classes * WV: West Virgina University: MA In Counseling Arts * FL: Rollins College Masters' Level classes for Secondary Teacher Certification * FL: Engel School of Music/Voice * NY: Potsdam State University: BA Major: PSY
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Volunteer: The Strand Musical Theater Affiliations: NY Network for AAMFT, AZ and VT; AAMFT; EMDRIA; NYMHCA; NBCC; NYS-AIMH; Various groups in NY for private practice owners.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Tic Disorders
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Community Mental Health Center
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
- LGBTQ+
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Highmark
- UnitedHealth
CDPHP products to include Medicaid; Some BCBS products; Highmark of NE NYs
