Kristen Keller
Hi! I provide compassionate therapy for individuals feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted. My core belief is simple: everyone deserves a safe space where they can feel fully understood, supported, and valued without judgment. I have experience working with people from many different backgrounds. I have worked with military and first responders dealing with trauma and transitioning to civilian life. I have worked with older adults and their families as they manage the emotional and practical transition to nursing home level of care. I also have experience with parenting through each stage, the unique needs of adoption, and supporting neurodivergent individuals. My approach is rooted in deep empathy, respect, and non-judgment. I meet you exactly where you are. Whether you need a space to decompress or gain practical tools to handle a major life change, we will work collaboratively to help you regain your footing and move forward.
First session
Our initial session is designed to be a low-pressure, grounded space focused on getting to know you. We will review your background and discuss what brings you to therapy right now. Our primary goal is building safety, establishing rapport, and outlining what you hope to achieve. You set the pace, and together, we will start mapping out a collaborative roadmap tailored to your specific needs, values, and goals.
Strengths
When you sit in session with me, you bring your full story—and I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise, deep personal empathy, and grounded calm. My greatest strengths lie in creating non-judgmental space, seeing past surface-level symptoms to address patterns, and helping you build actionable strategies for meaningful change. I offer a warm, transparent, and collaborative partnership where you are truly seen, heard, and supported as you step into your healing.
Ideal clients
Do feel stuck, overwhelmed or exhausted? Every decision feels heavy, your to-do list never ends, and no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to find a way out from under the pressure of work stress, daily responsibilities, and and family expectations. We will work together at a pace that feels safe to figure out what is keeping you stuck, release the heavy expectations, and build practical ways to find your calm.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Life can bring up heavy thoughts and overwhelming emotions, and our natural instinct is often to fight them or push them away. Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I’ll help you change your relationship with these difficult experiences. Rather than letting uncomfortable feelings drive the steering wheel, we will focus on mindfulness, self-compassion, and clarifying your core values. Together, we’ll build practical skills so you can navigate life's challenges with resilience and make choices that align with the person you want to be.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In our work together, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand the powerful connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. When we’re stressed or overwhelmed, it’s easy for unhelpful thought patterns to take over and dictate how we act and feel. CBT gives us a practical, evidence-based toolkit to examine these patterns, reframe self-limiting beliefs, and develop healthier coping strategies. My goal is to equip you with concrete skills so you feel empowered, in control, and confident navigating whatever challenges come your way.
Motivational Interviewing
If you feel torn between wanting to make a change and feeling hesitant about taking the leap, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a gentle yet powerful tool to help you bridge that gap. I view therapy as a collaborative effort where you are the expert on your own life. Through MI, we will work together to draw out your personal strengths, resolve ambivalence, and transform your internal desire for growth into clear, self-directed action.
Eclectic
I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach, which means I blend elements from different therapeutic models to create a personalized treatment plan for every client. Whether you need practical skill-building, space to process complex emotions, or guidance through a life transition, we will work collaboratively to find the tools and techniques that resonate most with you. You get a flexible, dynamic therapy experience built around your individual journey.
Compassion-Focused
Many people who carry childhood trauma, dynamic family stress, or intense operational pressure live with a harsh inner critic and high self-doubt. CFT helps activate your self-soothing system, teaching you how to treat yourself with warmth and understanding rather than shame. We focus on building emotional safety, reducing self-criticism, and cultivating self-compassion as a cornerstone for deep healing.
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Virtual sessions
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- ColoradoLicense CSW.09931222