Welcome to Men's Health Unscripted, Episode 72! Today we are joined by Kristal DeSantis, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical trauma professional based in Texas. Kristal is breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health by using her expertise to help men overcome their struggles.

Kristal is the founder and director of Austin STRONG: Relationship Building Center, where she offers a range of specialties including sex therapy, EMDR for trauma and PTSD recovery, Gottman marital therapy, premarital counseling, solution-focused brief therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, conflict and communication skill-building for high conflict couples, and working with US veterans and first responders.

One of Kristal's unique contributions to the field is her creation of The STRONG Relationship Model, a trauma-informed approach to couples' therapy. Kristal is breaking down barriers by providing a safe and supportive space for men to seek the help they need.

In this episode, Kristal shares her insights and experiences in working with men's mental health. You'll learn how she's helped men overcome challenges such as hiding mental health issues, relationship growth, and her work helping men overcome obsticles. You'll also hear about her work with veterans and first responders, and how she's helped couples improve their communication and conflict resolution skills.

Join us for this important conversation with Kristal DeSantis, as we explore the vital role that therapy can play in men's mental health. Be sure to subscribe to Men's Health Unscripted for more conversations like this, follow the podcast on your favorite platforms leave a review to let us know what you think!