What is therapy like? What does a typical session with you look like?

Respecting and honoring your unique story is of utmost importance to me, and I prioritize understanding your treatment goals. Above all, my hope is that our collaborative efforts will equip you with the skills and confidence to effectively navigate life's challenges and create a more positive future.

I am a clinical social worker with over 15 years experience working with a range of clients from children to adults. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, ADHD, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. I have provided therapy in hospitals, schools, and clinics. I acknowledge the courage it requires to embark on a therapeutic journey. When you take that step, my aim is to provide you with a secure and empowering environment where we can collaborate.

Every session is different because every client is different. Typically I start the session with a check in. Then I allow the client to process any issues and begin practicing skills with them. Lastly, I leave time at the end of the session for the client to vent/share anything they want.

You and I will be a good team if you are someone looking for a balance between healing and coaching. I specialize in providing clients with the space to express themselves freely and get to know themselves better while also developing clinical skills to cope with symptoms and improve life satisfaction. I realize that starting this process may be scary at first and I am prepared to provide you with compassion, guidance, and insight to make this process as painless as possible. Reach out to me if you are ready to heal, grow, and explore together. You are not alone.

My style is a laid back approach. Most of my sessions are like talking to a friend who is always honest with you that also happens to know a lot about therapy. In the beginning, I'm just going to work to get to know you. What you're good at, what makes you feel safe and happy, and also what's difficult. I think it's important to build compassion for ourselves because life is really hard. One of the main things I've realized is that we do so many things automatically without even realizing it. So a huge part of my work is helping people be more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, so they can recognize when all that automatic programming takes over. But we do all this in between laughing about life.

I'm a therapist with lots of diverse experience and I specialize in using the right tools so you can feel safe and empowered. I'm an honest and to the point person who also tries not to take themselves too seriously. If that sounds good to you then contact me so we can have a conversation!

An initial session will have a lot of questions and listening, on my part. I am striving to know you and your goals. My goal is to meet you where you are in your journey and identify how I can support empowering you toward recovery.

My belief is that every person needs support to work through life’s most challenging problems, and therapy is just one avenue of support. I have experience working in diverse settings including detention center, community based, outpatient, school, in-home, and residential with a diverse range of clients ages three to late adulthood. I use a person-centered, strengths-based approach to create a collaborative, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, working toward the ultimate goals of each individual. My goal is to collaborate with individuals to promote healing and develop coping skills and self-management skills. Each individual I work with is the expert in their life, and I aim to help individuals feel heard, understood, supported, and empowered.

A typical session usually starts to wrap up after 45 minutes, ending at the 50 minute mark. We’ll often laugh, usually cry, and sometimes curse along the way. I will never force you to talk about anything you are not ready to talk about, and will support and encourage you when you are ready to talk about the hard stuff. 

Hi! I’m Kristin and I’m so glad you’re here.     I have a passion for helping and guiding people as they find their true, authentic selves through doing the hard work. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addictions, and everyday stressors life brings.

We will work together to identify goals that you want to work towards. I will use a client-centered approach, using your individual strengths and needs to identify the best approaches to help you most effectively work towards your goals. Our work is very much a partnership, and I look forward to working with you.

I’m a Clinical Therapist at Health and Healing Therapy. Additionally, I have been providing counseling and treatment to teens and adults who struggle with substance abuse, problem gambling, and anxiety and depression for the past 14 years.

A typical session is structured on your needs and desired outcome, we then work towards meeting your needs and gaining an understanding of your path. During a session I  listen to understand your situation, your struggles and strengths and share ideas and approaches I feel may benefit you. I tend to offer feedback and may offer a challenge  at times, if I feel it will help you or get you closer to attaining your therapy goals. 

Hello, I have been a practicing clinician since 2012 working with many individuals seeking a life of peace and emotional stability. Addiction, trauma and sexual compulsivity are my areas of specialty both individual and within family systems. I’m my practice I use both SE and EMDR that is customized for each person. I seek to assist you in a path of a life more fulfilled and peaceful 

The first few times we meet, we will discuss what you are looking for in therapy, and what types of life experiences or struggles you have been through that you are hoping to improve. In follow-up sessions ("typical" sessions), I will touch back on these topics, as well as asking about things have been going in general since your last session. If we discussed any tools or exercises to practice, we can review those in session. You are free to discuss anything you wish in session, and to change the topic at any time if you wish to discuss something else!

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Choosing to start therapy or medication management takes courage, but it is so rewarding! I would be honored to be by your side during your mental health journey. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a private psychotherapy and medication management practice. (In other words, I am both a therapist and a psychiatric medication prescriber.) My areas of specialization include eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and life transitions. I practice using several modalities including psychodynamic psychotherapy, adolescent-focused therapy for eating disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and compassion-focused therapy for eating disorders.