Crystal Kershaw

Director of Strategic Initiatives & Counselor

ABOUT

Crystal is a Christ-follower, wife, mother, counselor, and friend. She is passionate about connecting others with the truth of God's miraculous power and sustaining presence. Biblical counseling allows her the opportunity to see the gospel impact lives, and bring beauty from ashes. Crystal has a background in women's ministry and Christian Education, and is the founder of Spirit & Strength, a Christ-centered weight training ministry. She has authored a repertoire of studies and conferences on topics including authentic faith, overcoming anxiety, attaching to God, engaged parenting, and battling lies. Crystal counsels with a focus on women, anxiety, and adoption.

In addition to her counseling work at Fieldstone, Crystal serves as FC's Director of Strategic Initiatives. In this role, she fosters relationships with individuals and corporations who support Fieldstone's unique vision for biblically-based, Christ-centered, clinically informed care. Crystal's blog pleasepassthemustardseeds. com, features faith builders for the real world. Crystal and her husband Jeff have been married 34 years, have three adult children, and one amazing grandchild. They make their home in Northeast Ohio.

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EDUCATION

B. A. Honors English, Indiana University
M.A. Pastoral Counseling, Liberty University

AREAS OF INTEREST

anxiety, women's issues, parenting (adoption)

LOCATION

Remote Counseling

FEATURED RESOURCES

Purpose with Many P’s

Purpose helps us move from the darkness of disease, trauma, loss, and heartache into the warm sun of God’s plan. It reminds us that each day we live God has accounted for. He keeps the plan, which involves people and perseverance, and leads us into something far deeper when we follow it, joy.

Secondary Enemy

Musing about my hoary alyssum struggle reminds me of a recent conversation with a dear counselee. She fought a fierce battle to overcome a troublesome pattern of sin in her life. It was a significant struggle, but she fought hard with the weapons of truth, humility, and faith.

There is a Cross

Crosses are places in our lives where we can give God great glory. Despite the pain and hardship they represent, we should keep on looking for them, picking them up, and through Christ, learning to carry them. Embedded deep in the texture of those crosses is life and hope.

Beautiful Scars

I often refer to it in counseling sessions, prayers, and conversations with friends and family members. The “peace that passes understanding” (Phil. 4:7) is Christian-speak that flows freely through my heart and mouth. Yet, it has always mystified me. How can peace be present without understanding? How can calm come through chaos, or serenity shine through sorrow?

Indecipherable

I often refer to it in counseling sessions, prayers, and conversations with friends and family members. The “peace that passes understanding” (Phil. 4:7) is Christian-speak that flows freely through my heart and mouth. Yet, it has always mystified me. How can peace be present without understanding? How can calm come through chaos, or serenity shine through sorrow?

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Direct Object

If we were to diagram the love Christ showed through his incarnational appearance in a manger and horrific death, we would draw a direct line from him to us. We are the direct object of his incredible descent into humanity, and his humiliation on a cross.

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Bountifully

It was a cute piece–a small wooden platter with a cross-stitched inset. The visual featured a bright bowl of fruit, highlighting a heartwarming psalm quoted beneath it.

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Grace Active

As I examine my heart, I have to admit I’ve discriminated against a particular group of people. I disrespected them based on input I received from others–what I was taught and read, not personal experience.

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Tenacity

It was a rough session–they’ve been rough lately.  The woman on the other side of the screen is caught in an intense struggle with insurmountable health issues.  They affect her in countless ways, in each of her roles as a young wife, mother, friend, and daughter.  They shatter her sense of self, her personal security, and her view of God’s providence.  She’s tried everything she can think of to improve her situation, to no avail. The mystery of her struggle confounds every doctor and specialist she’s seen.

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Wait for the Train

I am married to a mechanical engineer– a preventive maintenance specialist who assesses the health of motor engines, ancillary systems, and production lines. It’s all about the process. 

Our Counseling Team

Dave AbernethyCounselor

Melissa AffolterCounselor

Benjamin BakerCounselor

Benjamin BarnesCounselor

Grace BikisCounselor

Steve BroughtonCounselor

Richard BueschCounselor

Francene CandelariaCounseling Intern

Karen CorcoranCounselor

Joshua ConwellCounselor

Barry CuretonCounselor

Rachel DunnCounselor

Jason EnglerCounselor

Jessica GallinaCounselor

Brenda HarstineCounselor

Jonathan HolmesCounselor

Joy HuCounselor

Laura HudsonCounselor

Joseph HussungCounselor

Sarah KeeneCounselor

Crystal KershawCounselor

Jonathan KimCounseling Apprentice

Denny KingCounselor

Julie MacDonaldCounselor

Mandie MarshallCounseling Intern

Shannon McCoyCounselor

Clair NorthcuttCounseling Apprentice

Taylor WestCounselor

Hanh RochesterCounselor

Elizabeth SelleCounselor

Bob ShullCounselor

Lori TanakaCounseling Apprentice

Kali ThomasCounselor

Marilyn VaughanCounselor

Danielle WareCounselor

Brandi YackeeCounselor

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