Crystal Broussard, PhD, LCSW

Dr. Crystal Broussard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 21 years of practice experience with individuals and families. Crystal is a trauma-informed clinician who embraces person-centered and strengths-based work as a path to self-liberation. Crystal utilizes somatic psychotherapy for stress and adjustment management, anxiety and depression treatment, and emotional regulation. Crystal also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and skills training to help clients address areas they would like to improve. 

Crystal is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Tulane University’s School of Social Work and has taught undergraduate and graduate courses for 14 years. Her experience makes her particularly effective helping college students and young professionals manage college-related stress and transitions to post-college professional employment.

Crystal also works with families and couples to improve communication and family cohesion using Family Systems Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method.

Outside of work, Crystal is very active in two Mardi Gras krewes and frequently parades around New Orleans in costume throughout the year.