Clay Crosby, LMFT

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 .

12/08/2025

I'd like to introduce Emily Gaston, AMFT, APCC, the 1st of two new Associates working in my practice. Emily holds a BA from Colorado College and earned her MA at Pacifica Graduate Institute, with a specialization in depth psychology. Her experience includes work with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of issues, including relationship challenges, PTSD and complex trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, substance use, body dysmorphia, and depression and anxiety. She has additionally practiced in a hospital setting, where she supported individuals and families coping with complex medical prognoses and chronic or advancing illnesses. To learn more about Emily or schedule an appointment with her, 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

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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.