Hi there, I'm Kristen! As an LCSW practicing in both Michigan and California, I have 10 years of experience working in hospital settings and private practice therapy. My passion is truly to provide support to high-achieving millennials and Gen Z adults facing challenges like imposter syndrome, anxiety, and unprocessed trauma before they get to a place of full burnout. I also love supporting clients who are working through relationship stress and trying to understand and stabilize their attachment styles.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
When establishing my practice, I was driven by the desire to integrate insights gleaned from previous experiences. Many clients express frustration with traditional talk therapy that lacks a clear plan or focus. Recognizing the importance of your time, energy, and resources, our initial session is dedicated to compassionately exploring your goals and needs. From there, I develop a personalized treatment plan, and we regularly touch base on the tools we are aiming to provide you with. Each session incorporates a mix of hands-on nervous system regulating techniques, skill-building activities, and processing. Additionally, I provide resources and feedback between sessions so you are supported in between appointments!
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Over the past decade, I've come to deeply appreciate the wisdom behind the saying 'the more you learn, the less you know.' As a therapist, my greatest strength lies in recognizing that we're both individuals on a journey to explore what brings fulfillment to your life. I offer compassion without judgment, refraining from imposing my personal opinions. Instead, I empower you to utilize skills and tools to make decisions aligned with your best interests. I understand that not every session is about change; it's about accepting who you are and what you want, while creating a nurturing environment to shape your life according to your desires. My greatest asset is truly the ability to model to you what it looks like to accept you without judgement, while also helping you to make meaningful changes in your life.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with individuals who pour their hearts into doing what's best for themselves and others, often finding themselves overwhelmed and burnt out in the process. These beautiful souls tend to be overthinkers and overuse logic. Many of my clients seek support when they're feeling stretched too thin, yearning for significant changes but feeling daunted by the process. They struggle with setting boundaries and often cope alone. Balancing their needs with others' is a constant challenge, and they could benefit greatly from tools to reconnect with their body, mind, and soul. I often witness these remarkable individuals resorting to self-soothing through overworking, substances, or ineffective coping mechanisms, as being still in their body can feel overwhelming. It's awesome to see the transformation when clients are provided with safe somatic tools to reconnect with their bodies, alongside practical skills to manage their relationships and life stressors.