LICSW, 14 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I am licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. I graduated with my MSW from University of New Hampshire in 2018. I have extensive social work experience in hospitals, government and non profit settings, and transitioned into private practice work five years ago. My foundations in social work provide a strong base for my clinical focus which include mindfulness based cognitive and somatic based therapies.
I rely heavily on the client's comfort level in what they are willing to share. I don't push as establishing a rapport of trust and connection isn't something to be rushed. I am a very curious person and often use the initial session to understand the perspective of the client and the significance of what they are sharing. I have a great deal of respect for those that approach therapy with an open mind and heart, and I respond to this courage with a great deal of awareness, compassion and space.
I am compassionate, curious and open to feedback. I believe strongly in the client playing an active and pivotal role in the direction of treatment, and will frequently check in to ensure we are on the most meaningful track.
My passion is supporting trauma survivors to process, heal and rebuild their lives, in a manner that is both meaningful and accessible. It's important to recognize that we all have goals and aspirations when beginning a healing journey, however lasting change begins at a slower pace than most of us are comfortable with. Much of these expectations, beliefs and hopes are explored in each session. I work with each client to explore how to establish goals that are within reach and measurable.
5 ratings with written reviews
July 17, 2025
Kristen is very warm and empowering to talk to. I feel at ease with her and she is aware of my physical disabilities. If i am having a bad day, she doesn't force me to stay the whole session time.
May 22, 2025
Kristen was very helpful and watm.
May 20, 2025
Kristen has a warm, radiant energy that felt like the right fit during a low point in my life. She creates space for me to express myself, asks thoughtful questions that expand my perspective, and helps me better understand others in my situations. Her encouragement and insights have helped me process, grieve, and find clarity and peace through our sessions. Even in just a few interactions, I've felt able to connect so easily, and I appreciate the space she creates to do that so seamlessly!
Mindfulness, or the act of paying attention moment by moment, affords many of us with the ability to harness the tools already within us to address everything from moods to chronic pain symptoms. In my practice I assist clients with nurturing and developing a mindfulness experience that is meaningful to them and fits within their life. Breath work, meditation, sensory awareness and somatic experiences are just a few practices that can be incorporated into this method.
ACT is an action oriented approach, that is also insight oriented. Through this work and within the sessions we will explore how self talk has created pathways that often trap you into negative cycles or thinking patterns. Exercises completed both within and outside the sessions will be incorporated to support and evaluate progress.
It's fair to state that we cannot solve issues outside of ourselves until we manage issues within. Self compassion, although seemingly simplistic, is often the most challenging method, however the rewards are far reaching and life changing. This method allows for a raw and dramatic approach to what many of us fear most, sitting with ourselves, without distraction, and loving ourselves no matter where we are at.
EMDR, stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. As we age memories, beliefs or even traumatic experiences can get "locked" or "stuck" creating tension or even triggering us into past experiences. Through the practice of bilateral stimulation (tapping alternate sides of body) we reprocess and reintegrate these experiences, thereby utilizing the body and brain's natural capacity for healing.