More About Our Team
Founder/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Krystal Brass, LCSW
Krystal is the Founder and Clinical Director of Sh’ma Support Services LLC, a mental and behavioral health practice. Krystal is also the Founder/Executive Director of I Care Community Development Corporation (I Care CDC ), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2017. She's a native Nevadan attending and receiving her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Krystal has been a licensed social worker for 24 years serving in the areas of geriatric & pediatric end of life care, aging & disability, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, homelessness, behavioral health, grief & loss, as well clinical work with adults, children, adolescents, and families.
Licensure/Certifications
Clinical Social Work
Certified Anger Management Specialist-II
DBT Trained- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
EFT Trained- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFCT- couples therapy)
BSP 1 & 2 Trained- Brainspotting/Focused Mindfulness Therapy
Parts and Memory I/II
Emotionally Freedom Techniques/Tapping
Certificate in Forensic Social Work
Krystal is an approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor in the state of Nevada. She’s presently an agency Field Instructor for Grand Canyon University Social Work Department. Krystal is a former adjunct faculty member with University of Phoenix-Las Vegas Campus where she received an Excellent Faculty honor. She worked as an UNLV-School of Social Work Field Liaison. She served as a Social Work Agency Field Instructor with UNLV and Aurora University. Krystal has over 20 years in hospice care and is a former Director of Social Services for a hospice agency where she led the social work, spiritual and bereavement teams. Krystal is a Licensed Evangelist within her denomination. She enjoys singing and spending time with her family, especially her three grandsons.
Client Focus
Adults
Adolescents (14-18)
Seniors (65+)
African-American and Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Multicultural
Parole & Probation
Children of Incarcerated Parents
Christian Counseling
Speciality
Grief/Loss
Anxiety
Depression
Issues
Anger Management
Family Issues
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem
Spirituality
Stress Management
Trauma
Work Issues
Coping Skills
Relationship Issues
Women Issues
Impulsivity
Life Adjustments
Treatment Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness- Based Cognitive Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Brainspotting (BSP- Focused Mindfulness Processing Therapy)
Emotionally Focused Therapy- Couples (EFCT) & Individual (EFIT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping
Strength-Based
Christian Counseling
Benita Betterson-Davis, BSW Master Social Work Student Clinician
ACCEPTING NEW ADULT CLIENTS
Sliding Scale Fee
Benita Davis is a passionate and dedicated social worker focusing on advocacy, social justice, and supporting vulnerable populations. She completed her undergraduate degree at Cal State University of Los Angeles and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, driven by her desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities.
With a diverse background in public service, Benita has worked in various state-run programs in Nevada, serving different client populations and gaining invaluable experience in case management, crisis intervention, and community outreach. Her experience working with underserved populations has solidified her commitment to serving clients and empowering them to live their best lives.
Benita is particularly interested in exploring theoretical approaches to social work and applying them to practice. She aims to further her expertise in identifying the appropriate intervention strategies for various client needs. As she continues her academic journey, Benita remains dedicated to lifelong learning and expanding her skills.