My practice is heavily rooted in mindfulness-based interventions, proven effective for depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, focus and attention, emotion management and cultivating self compassion. In our work together, you’ll develop practical coping strategies, learn to interrupt unhelpful thought patterns, build the psychological resilience to live more freely and create a relationship to your emotions that allows you to remain grounded in the face of stress and overwhelm.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I believe in helping you how you work best, so all of my first sessions are uniquely catered to you. I am happy to take things slow or hand out homework immediately. Wherever we start, you will be met with warmth, respect and always without judgment.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe my greatest strength is the ability to cultivate safe and trusting relationships. Without safety we aren't able to be our true selves, learn, or thrive, so it is of utmost importance. With this safety established, I am able to balance compassion and directness, which clients state they appreciate about my approach.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I'm best suited to serve clients who experience overthinking, compulsive behaviors, emotional disregulation, low self-esteem and self-doubt. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, family dynamics, social and cultural pressures, substance misuse and dissociative tendencies.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is a brain exercise. It physically reworks our internal alarm system and strengthens our internal control center so we can stay calm and make intentional decisions in moments of stress and overwhelm. It also has a bonus effect of offering us internal peace on a more regular basis.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT helps us identify our personal value system and stay committed to it, even in the most stressful of moments. Value based living can ease external pressures, internal cravings and behavioral impulses. Research shows that living in alignment with our personal values is linked to lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress and enhancement of self-respect, self-esteem, confidence and authenticity.
Compassion Focused
With CFT we are able to calm our central nervous system and increase feelings of safety, relaxation and connection. CFT is particularly effective for those who experience self-criticism, shame, guilt and chronic rejection, which are often linked to depression, anxiety, substance use and other trauma reactions. Everyone deserves compassion, even if our inner dialogue tells us we don't.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 23, 2025
Kristen is very compassionate, I really enjoy my sessions with her!
April 1, 2025
Highly recommend working with Kristen! She is very empowering and grounding.
March 4, 2025
She is so nice and she has helped me so much. She has offered multiple ways for me to cope and she is very positive!