Clay Crosby, LMFT

08/19/2026

Looking forward to attending this conference for the second year in a row -- I met a lot of great EMDR therapists last year and learned so much about how people are using EMDR around the world!

07/08/2026

I just rediscovered this article which explains a very helpful concept that I discuss with clients often -- how to find out what the people we care about really need when they are upset. And when you start talking this way with those you are close to, you become better able to let them know what you need as well, so that you feel heard and there is less friction.

Offering support can be tricky, but experts say this technique helps.

06/24/2026

I've been thinking about the limits of "AI Therapy." I'd love to hear your thoughts.
https://claycrosbymft.com/why-im-not-afraid-ai-will-replace-human-therapists/

05/05/2026

Had a great time talking about the business of therapy with Steve Lipscomb on his SmarterUmedia podcast. Thanks, Steve!

https://youtu.be/-WzsBgtvZY0?si=Kb9Ipz78J3JQTlY0

3 likes. "Are All Entrepreneurs Mental? Ask the Therapist to the Stars"

04/23/2026

I supervise two clinicians who continue to impress and inspire me, and together we cover a lot of ground.

Ryan Hynes, AMFT works with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Sabrina Bell, AMFT supports teens and young adults navigating anxiety and eating disorders. I focus on EMDR and couples therapy for highly creative clients.

Three therapists, one practice, a resource for many.

04/22/2026

For clients who are curious about EMDR:
What Is EMDR — and Why Does It Work When Talking Doesn’t?

Discover what EMDR is and how it can help those feeling stuck despite insight and self-awareness. Understand its benefits now.

02/04/2026

I'm excited to introduce the newest therapist joining my practice, Ryan Hynes. Ryan is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in work with couples, LGBTQ+ clients, and people struggling with low self-worth. His work centers intersectional identity factors like neurodiversity, gender diversity, race, and culture. He holds an M.S from California State University Northridge and a B.A. from Northwestern University, and he has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), trauma-informed care, and collaborative, strengths-based therapy. Ryan's previous experience includes working as a therapist at the LA LGBT Center and providing telephone crisis counseling at the Bill Wilson Center. Ryan is seeing local clients in our office in Los Angeles, as well as clients throughout California via telehealth.

12/10/2025

I'd like to introduce Sabrina Bell, AMFT, who is now seeing clients in my practice. Sabrina holds a BA from Harvard University and she earned an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She enjoys working with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship issues. She works primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective while also integrating other therapeutic orientations and modalities, including family systems and humanistic theories. To learn more about Sabrina or schedule an appointment, go to www.claycrosbymft.com .

10/28/2025

I'm pleased to welcome two outstanding new Associates to my practice. Sabrina Bell, MA, AMFT and Emily Gaston, MA, AMFT, APCC will start seeing clients under my supervision in November. I'll post more about their background and specialties soon!

10/23/2025

“Joy is not something that’s a luxury,” she said. “It’s essential.”

Struggling to feel pleasure is a key marker of depression. But this distressing symptom can also occur on its own.