Her Story
About Krystal
Krystal Adams Macon serves as a Clinical Mental Health Therapist at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility in Detroit, Michigan. She has been in the mental health field for five years, beginning her mental health journey as a case manager before transitioning to a Clinical Therapist at Team Wellness Center in community mental health. She has continued here role as Clinical Therapist for Wayne County. Krystal earned an Associates of Science degree from Wayne County Community College, a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy,, followed by completing her Masters degree in the university's Clinical Mental Health program to obtain her professional counseling license. Her credentials include, LLPC, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Social Service Technician, and Developmental Delay Professional. She attributes her professional journey to her faith, describing it as a spiritual path guided by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Krystal is actively involved in her church, the Christian Gospel Center Church of God in Christ, where she has been a member since 2012 and serves as a licensed Deaconess Missionary as well as President of the Purity Class Auxiliary, which ministers to youth ages 12 to 18 years old through biblical guidance, encouragement, and community service. She is a wife and a mother of 4 wonderful children. Additionally, she is the owner and facilitator of Facebook page “Matters of This Mind” a Christ-centered platform that connects mental health, faith, and everyday life. The goal is to educate, encourage, and empower others to care for their minds while growing spiritually in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Krystal
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There's just no other way to put it. My professional journey has been that of a spiritual journey. I got here following Christ!
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was the thing that you do naturally, effortlessly, and love to do, is usually your area where you are gifted and quite possibly where you should be working.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Trust what God has placed in your heart for you to do. Know that things will arise. It won't be a perfect walk, but we have to be able to pivot and keep going. It's okay to stumble. Keep pushing, keep going. Keep praying. Protect your passion and willingness to make a positive difference coming into this field.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is that we don't get to follow our residents once they are discharged. A lot of them after you build the rapport are looking for you to go along with them on their journey. Having to say goodbye can be the hardest part for us and them sometimes. On the other hand, this field allows for networking and expansion across many disciplines. Why? Because mental health is something we all have in common no matter the profession.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value my faith first. My relationship with God is the foundation of everything else. I value love, treating myself and others with respect, and never stopping the pursuit of education and growth. I value charity and serving others, because I believe we are blessed to be a blessing. Most importantly, I cherish family; not only the people we are related to by blood, but also the people we have bonded with who genuinely love, support, encourage, and stand beside us.
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