I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with experience in working with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, child abuse/neglect, ADHD, conduct disorder, behavioral disorders, personality disorders, and adjustment disorders. I work with children, adolescents, teens, adults, families, and couples. My areas of expertise include behavioral issues, family cohesion, crisis and trauma, adjustment, and parenting/co-parenting. I have extensive experience working with families involved with child abuse and neglect and is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). I am also certified in Nurturing Parenting and is passionate about helping parents navigate the challenges of parenting and co-parenting. I utilize a Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach, but also incorporate additional approaches such as mindfulness, play therapy, expressive arts, and other techniques as applicable to the client's need. I am committed to providing a safe non-judgmental space in which clients feel validated and comfortable. I earned my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Purdue University Northwest which incorporated expressive arts training as well.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our work together can you expect that I will guide in you in identifying your areas of need while providing a safe, validating, and comfortable space for your journey to healthier mental health.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize a Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach, but also incorporate additional approaches such as mindfulness, play therapy, expressive arts, and other techniques as applicable to the client's need.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am passionate in assisting neurodivergent patients become comfortable with themselves as well as understand and manage their neurodiversity. I have been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, anxiety and depression.

About Kristine Cornett