Kristal DeSantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Austin, Texas, specializing in relationships, trauma work, and sex therapy. She focuses on supporting first responder couples, addressing men's issues, and understanding male psychology in contemporary society.

Kristal developed The STRONG model of Relational Therapy, blending trauma-informed and attachment-based methods. Her book, "STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man," provides practical guidance for navigating relationships. Kristal promotes men's mental health advocacy through training, consulting, writing, and speaking engagements.

Her insights have been featured in publications like Newsweek, HuffPost, The Good Men Project, and Time, and she has appeared on podcasts discussing masculinity, mental health, and relationships.