I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both CT and MA. I earned my Master's Degree at Central Connecticut State University and have been in practice for many years. I currently offer online telehealth therapy only. During our work together, we will focus on your strengths as part of the process of healing the pains of the past. I invite you to reach out, we can get started as soon as you are able.

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

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, and discuss goals for therapy. We will collaboratively develop a plan for treatment and dive into the specific challenges you're facing. Throughout the process, we will work together to assess your needs, identify your goals, and create a personalized, tailored plan for us to work through challenges in follow-up sessions.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Expressive Arts Therapy (Art/Music/Dance Therapy) Mindfulness/Meditation Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic/ Psychoanalysis Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) Sex Therapy/Sexual Dysfunction Treatment Play Therapy Gender Therapy Specialties: Anxiety/Panic/Phobias, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Personality Disorders, Substance-Related/Addictive Disorders, Anger Management, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Health/Medical Problems, Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD/ADD), Sexual Offenders, Divorce/Custody Disputes, Adoption/Foster care, LGBTQIA, Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic Disorders, Peak Performance/Performance Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Domestic Violence, Ethnic/Cultural Issues, Adjustment Disorder, Attachment Disorder, Parenting Issues, Conduct Disorders, PTSD/Acute Stress, Court Mandated, Gender Identity, BIPOC, Academic/Occupational/Work Issues/Career Trauma

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

Krista has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. Krista worked in both outpatient and residential substance abuse settings as a case manager, group therapy facilitator, and family therapist. She has many years of experience as an outpatient therapist. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy. Her experience has taught her to listen to the content of what is being said and to focus on the process to uncover a deeper meaning. She is curious, helpful, understanding, and kind.

About Krista Lawrence