Clay Crosby, LMFT

02/04/2026

I'm excited to introduce the newest therapist joining my practice, Ryan Hynes. Ryan is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in work with couples, LGBTQ+ clients, and people struggling with low self-worth. His work centers intersectional identity factors like neurodiversity, gender diversity, race, and culture. He holds an M.S from California State University Northridge and a B.A. from Northwestern University, and he has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), trauma-informed care, and collaborative, strengths-based therapy. Ryan's previous experience includes working as a therapist at the LA LGBT Center and providing telephone crisis counseling at the Bill Wilson Center. Ryan is seeing local clients in our office in Los Angeles, as well as clients throughout California via telehealth.

12/10/2025

I'd like to introduce Sabrina Bell, AMFT, who is now seeing clients in my practice. Sabrina holds a BA from Harvard University and she earned an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She enjoys working with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship issues. She works primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective while also integrating other therapeutic orientations and modalities, including family systems and humanistic theories. To learn more about Sabrina or schedule an appointment, go to www.claycrosbymft.com .

10/28/2025

I'm pleased to welcome two outstanding new Associates to my practice. Sabrina Bell, MA, AMFT and Emily Gaston, MA, AMFT, APCC will start seeing clients under my supervision in November. I'll post more about their background and specialties soon!

10/23/2025

“Joy is not something that’s a luxury,” she said. “It’s essential.”

Struggling to feel pleasure is a key marker of depression. But this distressing symptom can also occur on its own.

10/15/2025

In order to make my practice more accessible to actors, I am now credentialed with Carelon Behavioral Health and can accept clients who are insured through the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan.

One of the main missions of my practice has always been to support people in creative fields because I believe the health of our society depends on the arts.

Actors can book a consultation with me at this link: https://care.headway.co/providers/clay-crosby?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=167131

07/19/2025

Looking forward to connecting with colleagues and learning about new developments in EMDR treatment at the EMDRIA conference in September.

06/15/2025

Self-medicating with alcohol is normalized in our culture to a dangerous degree. I appreciate Shaili Jain, M.D. for this thoughtful article.

https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-aftermath-of-trauma/202504/the-hidden-cost-of-your-evening-glass-of-wine/amp

Send a message to learn more

05/15/2025

People often ask me what I do to avoid burnout as a therapist. There are several things, but one of the most important for me is walking. Walking resets me and restores my sense of balance. I often listen to podcasts when I walk, and lately I've been exploring the latest season of Anderson Cooper's All There Is. Anderson and his guests share their personal experiences with grief and loss, and I find the conversations moving, cathartic, and life-affirming. If you or someone you know are grieving I highly recommend giving All There Is a listen.

Grief can feel so lonely but talking about it, and listening to others share their grief experiences helps. In Season 3 of All There Is, Anderson Cooper continues his deeply personal exploration of grief in all its complexities. In moving and honest discussions, he learns from others who’ve experi...

03/05/2025

Excellent reminders from Rick Hanson, Ph.D.

01/23/2025

Helpful reminders for everyone affected by the fires in southern California.

01/13/2025

Please share this resource with anyone who needs support as well as anyone who wants to donate or volunteer.

This is a comprehensive one-stop-shop collection of ALL essential directories and resources for anyone looking to help, find support, or want to donate to LA Fire Relief. Share this page with anyone that might find this information helpful. 📌This a living document being updated in real time. Note...

01/10/2025

Helps parents talk to their kids about the disasters they may face and know how best to support them throughout—whether sheltering-in-place at home, evacuating to a designated shelter, or helping your family heal after reuniting.