Meet the Team

Finding the Right Therapist Matters

Therapy works differently when you feel understood by the person sitting across from you. Experience and training matter, but so do personality, presence, communication style, and the ability to recognize what is happening beneath the surface.

Our team includes therapists with different specialties, perspectives, and ways of connecting. What they share is a commitment to thoughtful, honest, and deeply human care.

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A Thoughtful Match

You Are Not Choosing From Interchangeable Profiles

The relationship you build with your therapist is part of the work. Some clients need a therapist who is warm and patient. Others need someone who is direct, structured, or willing to challenge patterns that are no longer working.

Some want practical tools immediately. Others need time to understand their history, nervous system, relationships, or emotional responses before change feels possible. Our consultation process helps us understand what you are looking for and which therapist may be the strongest fit based on your needs, goals, personality, preferences, and availability.

The goal is not simply to place you with the next available therapist. It is to help you begin with someone who makes sense for you.

Our Therapists

Meet the People Behind the Practice

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Carol Crawley, LMFT

Founder & Supervising Clinician

For clients who need someone who can recognize the deeper pattern, name what is happening clearly, and still hold the full complexity of the person and relationship.

Carol is a warm, direct, and highly relational therapist who helps clients understand what is happening beneath recurring emotional and relationship patterns. She works with individuals and couples navigating trauma, betrayal, emotional disconnection, attachment wounds, anxiety, conflict, and the effects of first responder or military life.

Her approach combines emotional depth with practical clarity. Rather than reducing clients to symptoms or diagnoses, Carol considers the experiences, relationships, beliefs, protective responses, and nervous-system adaptations shaping their lives. Christian integration is available for clients who specifically want faith included in therapy.

Trauma and PTSD Couples and Relationships Betrayal and Infidelity First Responder Families Christian Counseling
Meet Carol
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Megan Fikes, AMFT

Associate Therapist

Healing isn't about becoming someone different. It's about reconnecting with who you are.

AMFT · CA · Supervised by Carol Crawley, LMFT (#130458)

Megan is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Carol Crawley, LMFT. She works with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, with special interest in military and first responder families. Currently accepting clients in California.

Trauma and Attachment Anxiety Couples and Relationship Challenges Life Transitions Postpartum and Women's Issues Military and First Responder Families

megan@crawleyintegrativetherapy.com

Meet Megan

Our Roster Is Growing

We're intentionally adding associates who share our clinical philosophy. Check back soon, or ask us during your consultation who may be joining the team.

What Our Team Shares

Different Therapists. One Standard of Care.

Our therapists bring different personalities, specialties, and areas of experience to the work. What they share is a commitment to:

  • Listening carefully
  • Looking beyond surface symptoms
  • Understanding people in context
  • Recognizing trauma and protective patterns
  • Respecting each client's values
  • Practicing with honesty and compassion
  • Continuing to learn
  • Maintaining ethical, clinically thoughtful care

We want every client to experience care that is personal, attentive, and grounded in more than a diagnosis or treatment checklist.

How We Match Clients

You Do Not Need to Know Who to Choose

It is normal to read several profiles and still feel uncertain. You may know what you are struggling with but not what kind of therapist would help. You may be looking for someone direct, gentle, faith-integrated, trauma-focused, practical, or relational without having the language to explain it.

During the consultation process, we will ask enough to understand:

  • What is bringing you to therapy
  • Whether you are seeking individual, couples, or family support
  • What has or has not worked in therapy before
  • What qualities help you feel comfortable with a therapist
  • Whether you want faith integrated
  • Scheduling and availability needs
  • Which therapist's experience and approach may fit best
Help Me Find the Right Therapist

The Right Fit Should Feel Like More Than Credentials

A therapist can have strong training and still not be the right person for you.

You should be able to feel respected.

You should be able to ask questions.

You should be able to disagree.

You should feel that your therapist is paying attention to the details, patterns, and emotions that matter.

Most importantly, you should not feel like you have to become a different kind of person in order to be understood. The consultation is a starting point, not a commitment to force a fit that does not feel right.

Common Questions

Choosing a Therapist

How do I know which therapist to choose?+
You do not need to make the decision alone. During the consultation process, we will ask about what is bringing you to therapy, your goals, preferences, scheduling needs, and the kind of therapist you believe would help you feel comfortable and supported.
Can I request a specific therapist?+
Yes. You are welcome to request a therapist whose profile resonates with you. Availability may vary, but we will let you know what options are currently available.
What happens if my therapist does not feel like the right fit?+
Therapist fit matters. You can talk openly with your therapist or contact the practice to discuss whether another team member may be a better match. You will not be expected to remain in a therapeutic relationship that does not feel productive or appropriate.
Do all therapists offer the same services?+
No. Each therapist has different specialties, training, interests, and areas of experience. Their individual profiles explain the concerns and populations they most commonly support.
Do all therapists provide Christian counseling?+
Not necessarily. Faith integration depends on the therapist's experience and the client's request. The consultation process can help identify a therapist who is comfortable integrating Christian faith into treatment when desired.
Do your therapists provide online therapy throughout California?+
Therapists serve clients in the states where they are licensed. For California clients, sessions are provided through telehealth, and clients must be physically located in California at the time of the session unless their therapist is also licensed in the state where they are located.
Can I meet with a therapist before deciding?+
The initial consultation allows you to ask questions, share briefly what brings you to therapy, and determine the most appropriate next step.
Finding Your Fit

You Do Not Have to Choose Alone

Tell us a little about what is bringing you to therapy, what kind of support you are looking for, and what matters to you in a therapist. We will help you identify the team member who may be the strongest fit.

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