Clay Crosby, LMFT

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.

01/10/2025

Resources for people impacted by fires:

https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/these-mental-health-resources-are-available-for-southern-california-wildfire-victims/

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/disaster-help-center

If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis, especially in the wake of the multiple wildfires across Southern California, here are some resources you can utilize.  The Los …

01/09/2025

Offering Pro Bono Therapy for Those Affected by the LA Fires

I am offering pro bono therapy sessions for individuals impacted by the LA fires. I can provide up to 4 sessions per person. The focus will be on processing emotions, providing tools to address anxiety and trauma responses, and offering referrals for ongoing therapy, if necessary.

To schedule a session, please email me at clay@claycrosbymft.com with "Pro Bono" in the subject line.