Lori Ann DeChant, LMFT, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC, C-DBT (AZ, CA, NY, VT)

(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Lori

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

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 and provides comprehensive mental health services. We treat PTSD, complex trauma and various other conditions such as depression, anxiety, fears, phobias, grief, attachment, abuse, moral injury, shopping addiction, intergenerational and religious trauma as well as adjustment issues. With telehealth and in office appointments available Crystal Sun Counseling is dedicated to helping adults and children overcome obstacles and live fulfilling lives. Licensed in AZ, CA, NY and VT, call us at 760-881-1177 for your free consultation today.

Education & Experience

EXPERIENCE: * Over 32 years of experience providing services to children and adults of all ages for a variety of conditions. such as PTSD, Abuse, ADHD, OCD, Complex trauma, Foster Care, Adoptions, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression, Childhood trauma. *7 years of experience in private practice providing clinical services to children and adults. *Over 14 years of experiences working with Military populations. * Over 21 years of experience working as a Program Administrator/Director/Clinical Supervisor for residential and various Outpatient Mental Health programs. * Over 20-years of experience providing clinical training services to clinical staff and 10 years of 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 Experience: The Strand Musical Theater NY Network for AAMFT, AZ and VT member AAMFT EMDRIA NYMHCA NBCC NYS-AIMH

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • 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
  • LGBTQ+
  • Residential Treatment Facility
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veteran Center
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Highmark
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth

CDPHP products to include Medicaid and Medicare