Crystal Brashear

Dr. Crystal Brashear is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Colorado Christian University, affiliated with the College of Adult and Graduate Studies and the School of Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and actively contributes to both academic and clinical domains through teaching, research, and private practice.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Texas A&M University - Commerce
• M.A. in Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary
• B.A. in English, Southwestern University

Her research and professional focus centers on fostering creativity in counseling practice and education, emphasizing cultural competence, ethical flexibility, and humanistic approaches. She integrates experiential and holistic methods in training future counselors, advocating for innovation in therapeutic settings. Her work explores how creativity enhances supervision, counselor development, and advocacy for diverse populations.

The available publications highlight her scholarly interest in combining ethics, cultural awareness, and cognitive adaptability in crisis counseling, as well as promoting creative strategies in cultural advocacy. These works reflect a consistent theme of innovation and inclusivity in counselor education and practice.

Professional Memberships:

• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
• Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES)
• Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC)
• Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC)
• Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC)
• Texas Counseling Association (TCA)
• Texas Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (TACES)

Dr. Brashear leads active research projects funded by grants and mentors students through research teams, contributing to the advancement of counseling knowledge. While specific grant names are not listed, her involvement in funded research indicates external support for her scholarly work. She regularly presents her findings at local, state, national, and international conferences, demonstrating broad academic engagement.

She is certified in Prepare and Enrich Counseling, Marriage Strong Facilitation, Humanistic Sandtray Therapy, and is basic trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), reflecting a diverse clinical skill set that informs her academic teaching and research.