Who I am

Hello, I’m Chrystal. I am a licensed counselor with nearly 15 years in private practice and an empath by nature. I came to this work through a deep calling to connect, a fascination with belief, and curiosity about the ways people make meaning.

For many years, I practiced as a holistic, integrative therapist with people of all genders. Over time, my work has come to center on women in midlife, and I consider it an honor to accompany my patients through the profound physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual changes this season of life can bring.

My training in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at Naropa University and Health Psychology at Bastyr University shaped my conviction that healing happens in the intersection of bio-psycho-social-spiritual-cultural care. Years of continuing education, and decades of contemplative study have deepened that foundation. Some of my most important lessons have come from the wisdom of hundreds of patients I have sat with over the years. Whose courage and honesty has helped shape the quality of care I provide today.

Chrystal Nelthropp, LPC, LMHC at Holistic Northwest. Providing therapy for women in-person in Manzanita Oregon, and online throughout OR & WA. With brown and grey hair, wearing a blue striped shirt and smiling with kind eyes.

Why this focus

Perimenopause and menopause are more than biology. They are turning points where body and psyche shift. Mood changes, anxiety, depression, brain fog, disrupted sleep, irregular cycles, hot flashes and night sweats, changes in libido and identity are real experiences. Patients come to me feeling the relief of being seen, heard and believed, and I give them the space to be taken seriously.

A complex chronic condition, cancer, autoimmune disease, or another major health diagnosis can be as overwhelming as it is transformative. It reshapes your body, mind, and mood. Changes your relationships, your understanding of Self/self, and brings a lot of uncertainty. Additionally, when medical treatment brings on menopause abruptly, there is even more to figure out and navigate. Patients come to me for the understand of health psychology that I bring. Offering psychoeducation, advocacy and a safe space to process, I provide dedicated support tailored to patients right where they are.

For all patients, my integrative approach bridges all aspects of the Self/self - the physical, mental, emotional and psyche. Treatment for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions are all a part of the conversation. Helping women move beyond symptom relief, towards a deeper understanding of what this season of life is asking for them.

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