I have been with NCG since June, 2008. I started out as a Community Based Counselor II, then became a clinical supervisor, and an Assistant Site Director at the Virginia Beach site. I obtained my B.S. from Old Dominion University and my MSW degree from Norfolk State University. I am in the process of becoming a registered play therapist, and have started the Crisis Stabilization Program for children and adults at the Virginia Beach site. I also enjoy reading and watching movies.

I have been working in the mental health field since 1997 as a Qualified Mental Health Profession and have been with National Counseling Group since 2011. I've enjoyed my experiences working in various roles, including as a Mental Health Skills Builder, in Therapeutic Day Treatment, and as an Intensive In- Home Counselor. After graduating from Regent University with a Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling Degree, I pursued my Licensure in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since becoming licensed, I have been honored to become a Supervisor, an Outpatient Therapist, and currently working as a Site Manager. I'm also trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR therapy. My passion is people and my purpose is to serve.

I joined the NCG family in 2018 as a Community Based Counselor, then transitioned to School-Based Counselor, Outpatient Therapist, and now Clinical Supervisor.  I earned a BS in Psychology from University of Maryland Global Campus and a MSW from University of Hawai’i.  I’m currently pursuing a certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy and hope to someday incorporate one of my four lovable basset hounds into my practice.  I use concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology to empower children, adolescents, and adults to overcome barriers to success, to achieve wellness, and to reach life goals.

Christal is native of Hampton, Virginia and describes herself as a magnet for people as she strives to help others become the best possible version of themselves. She earned two Master of Arts degrees from Hampton University: Community Agency Counseling and Education Specialist. Christal is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and a Resident in Professional Counseling. She has worked in the counseling field for over two decades, serving a diverse population of individuals. Her experience began as a Correctional Counselor within the penal and city jail systems, before transitioning to community-based programs that assist addicts to normalize in society as healthy individuals and manage their lives in a holistic way. Christal has provided direct care counseling services to children and their families in home and school settings via Intensive In-home and Therapeutic Day Treatment services. Her clinical framework and approach is based in Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral therapies.