Chrystal Gonzales, M.Ed., LEP
School Psychologist
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Chrystal has over 15 years of experience in the field of school psychology, and has dedicated her career to fostering the educational and psychological well-being of others across various age groups, from preschool to adulthood. Chrystal always strives to take a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach to her work. She is passionate about neurodiversity affirming practices, inclusion, prevention/intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring new professionals in the field.
Chrystal holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, and a Master of Education degree in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received extensive TEACCH training while at the University of North Carolina, and worked alongside the leaders in that program for 3 years, completing assessments and planning interventions (including psychoeducational and social skills development) for autistic individuals through adulthood. Chrystal has received extensive training in anti-racism and culturally-responsive teaching, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), play-based assessment, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Chrystal also has experience as a general education classroom teacher, and as a program supervisor for autism behavioral treatment.
Professional associations include:
- Santa Clara County Association of School Psychologists (SCCASP)
- California Association of School Psychologists (CASP)
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Outside of her professional life, Chrystal is passionate about community service, and has volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Second Harvest Food Bank, Santa Clara County Coastal Habitat Restoration, various animal shelters, and as a coach for Girls on the Run. She also enjoys reading, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, practicing mindfulness and movement, and watching comedy shows and movies. Above all, Chrystal loves spending time with her husband, her three children, and her two adorable miniature schnauzers (whom she trained to “talk” using communication buttons!).