Crystal is originally from South Texas and came to East Texas for college and fell in love with the area. She received her Master’s in Community Counseling at Stephen F. Austin and her PsyD from Walden University. Since 2006, she has been providing therapeutic interventions to kids and adults, including crisis interventions, perinatal mental health, general mental health counseling, groups, and community education. She enjoys spending time with her two children and her family, especially when that time is spent on a cruise! She enjoys couponing, painting, baking & working on fundraisers for community projects. 

Professional Involvement​

• Texas Counseling Association member
• Texas Mental Health Counseling Association Board Member since 2008
• Lufkin Community Partners Board Member​

Professional Credentials

• B.A. Psychology & Criminal Justice 2004 
• M.A. Community Counseling 2006​
• Doctor of Psychology 2022
• Licensed Professional Counseling, Texas License #62662​
• ​Perinatal Mental Health Certified

Hi! I’m Lerin Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor with five years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through life’s challenges. My journey began in a school district, where I spent three years as a Special Education Counselor. During that time, I worked closely with children with diverse needs and became well-versed in the IEP and ARD processes. Currently, I provide clinical mental health counseling services at Lufkin Counseling, where I work with children (ages six and up), adolescents, adults, couples, and mothers seeking perinatal mental health support.

My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, relationship concerns, and perinatal mental health. I approach each client with empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for their unique life experiences. I’m passionate about fostering resilience and believe in a holistic view of wellness—incorporating mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.

Outside of counseling, I love spending time with my husband and our two children, ages 15 and 8. Traveling is one of my favorite pastimes, and I’ve had the joy of living in several places across the U.S. as well as Brazil. These experiences have shaped my appreciation for diverse perspectives and continue to inspire my work with clients every day

Professional Credentials  

• B.B.A. International Business 2009  
• M.A. Mental Health Counseling 2020  
• Licensed Professional Counselor # 84862 

Carey was born and raised in the East Texas area. She received her Master’s in Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington in 2018 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in August of 2022. Since 2017, she has been providing therapeutic interventions to kids and adults, including crisis interventions, general mental health counseling, groups, and community education. Her primary therapeutic style is CBT based utilizing motivational interviewing, is trauma focused, and uses play interventions with children. She has been married since 2009 and has one child. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves traveling and hanging out at the lake! She also enjoys shopping, crafting, painting, and hanging out with friends and family.

Professional Credentials:

• Bachelor of Social Work 2017
• Master of Social Work 2018
• License Master Social Worker 2019 #68845
• License Clinical Social Worker 2022 #68845