Education
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, The University of Texas at San Antonio
- M.Ed., Counseling Psychology, Texas A&M University Central Texas
- B.S., Chemistry, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Licensures and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor–Texas #73139
- National Counselor Certification-#1402991, 2026
- School Counselor, K-12, June 2012-2028
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy 2019
Courses
- Professional Identity in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Social Cultural Issues in Counseling
- Abnormal Behavior and Crisis Counseling
- Counseling Military Families
- Internship in Counseling
Biography
Crystal Morris is an educator, counselor and mentor, inspiring youth and people of all ages. She has been in the education field for over fifteen years, working with at-risk youth, young adults, military service members, veterans and families. Morris is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified School Counselor (CSC), and the owner and clinical director at Butterflies Prospering Wellness Co. She has received “The Professional Counselor 2023 Dissertation Excellence Award in Quantitative Research”, has presented at numerous conferences, published a book chapter on integrative practices for adolescents and children, and published in peer-reviewed journals.
Research Interest
Morris focuses on research for wellness initiatives such as mindfulness-based strengths practices, positive psychology interventions, group interventions and creative modalities with adolescents, teens, couples, adults and military populations. Also, her research interests focus on holistic wellness, spirituality in counseling, mental health in the Black community, multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in counseling, relationships and PTSD/trauma.
Publications
Morris, C. (2025). Integrating Positive Psychology and Spirituality to Foster Meaning and Well-Being in Older Adults. Adultspan Journal, 24(1),5.
https://doi.org/10.33470/2161-0029.1211
Morris, C. M., Prasath, P. (2024). Silent no more: Exploring the effects of mindfulness-based strengths practice on relationship satisfaction, mindfulness, and well-being in female survivors of military sexual trauma. The Professional Counselor, 14(3), 271-287.
https://doi.org/10.15241/cmm.14.3.271
Morris, C. M., Wright, G., Herbert, L. (2024). A positive relational couples therapy model: A group therapeutic approach for LGBTQIA+ military couples. The Family Journal, 32(3), 335-345.
https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807241235
Prasath, P., Morris, C. M., Maccombs, C. (2021). Mindfulness-based strengths practice (MBSP) group intervention: A systemic review. Journal of Counselor Practice, 12(1), 1-23.
https://doi.org/10.22229/asy1212021