New to Grow
Hi, I’m Kristen — a licensed mental health therapist. I hold a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. I began my work in mental health while living overseas, where connecting with people across different cultures taught me how universal our needs for belonging, purpose, and joy truly are. I walk alongside clients navigating anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges, helping them feel more grounded and supported. My background in education and performing arts allows me to attune to emotional expression and bring creativity into the therapeutic process, making our work together both engaging and deeply meaningful.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I’ll ask questions to learn about your background, your strengths, and the challenges you’re facing right now. Together, we’ll start to define your goals and discuss how we can best work as a team moving forward. There is no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with — we will move at your pace. By the end of the session, my goal is for you to feel heard and confident that you have a clear direction for your healing journey.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I use a blend of CBT, trauma-informed care, and other integrative therapeutic approaches. Together, we'll look at the patterns, thoughts, and emotions that are shaping your experience. Throughout treatment, I'll help you build practical tools and strengthen the way you relate to yourself and others so you can move toward a more grounded and aligned life. I believe therapy should not only reduce symptoms — it should awaken a renewed sense of possibility.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
You might be someone who’s carrying a lot on your shoulders—anxiety that feels overwhelming at times, old wounds that still surface, relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected, or a struggle with addiction that you’re ready to face with support. You want clarity and a sense of being more in control of your life. You’re looking for a space where you can be honest without judgment and where the focus is on what truly matters to you. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and build relationships and routines that support a more grounded, meaningful life. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready for support, I’m here to help.
Integrative
Integrative therapy allows me to combine evidence-based tools with a relational, supportive style, helping you gain insight, develop healthier patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
With CBT, I help you identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck. Together, we build practical skills to challenge these patterns and support healthier coping, greater clarity, and more effective daily functioning.
Trauma Informed Care
My trauma-informed work emphasizes safety, empowerment, and collaboration. I help clients understand how past experiences may shape current emotions and relationships, while supporting them in building regulation skills, strengthening resilience, and moving through healing at a pace that feels right.