Crystal Pacheco, RSW. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Therapist.

Crystal Pacheco, RSW, MSW, is a Registered Social Worker located in the Wasaga Beach and Barrie areas of Ontario. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work (2012) and Master of Social Work (2013) at Lakehead University.

With over 10 years of experience supporting teens and adults, Crystal has worked across diverse settings. She has worked in schools, residential programs, and medical health centres. This wide range of experience helps her understand how anxiety and stress can affect every part of life, from relationships to daily routines.

Crystal is passionate about helping people who live with the constant “what ifs” that come with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Many of her clients describe feeling tense, restless, or always on edge (even when nothing seems wrong). The uncertainty of not knowing what might happen next can be exhausting and overwhelming. Crystal helps clients learn how to manage that uncertainty, challenge anxious thoughts, and build confidence in their ability to handle life’s challenges. Her goal is to help you find calm in the chaos, so you can focus on what truly matters to you.

Crystal is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and has experience using CBT to treat PTSD, trauma, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, depression, OCD, and phobias. She is also trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — evidence-based approaches that help clients face fears and reduce anxiety in a safe and structured way.

Outside of her work, Crystal loves spending time in nature — especially soaking up the sun on the beach near her home. She finds peace outdoors and encourages her clients to connect with the simple things that bring them balance and joy.

Therapist’s Specialties

• Anxiety (stress)

• CBT for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Depression

• Substance use and concurrent disorders

Therapy Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD

Population Served

• Adults

• Teens and children (10 years old and older, parent consultations if younger)

• Couples

• Parents who have a child or teen with mental health difficulties (e.g. anxiety, ADHD, depression, substance use)

• Ontario residents

Appointment Availability

• Evenings

• Weekends

Therapy Fees

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