Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained my degree from Marywood University’s Graduate School of Social Work. I completed my undergraduate education at Cedar Crest College, with dual majors in Psychology and Sociology. I have provided counseling in many settings including the geriatric, non-profit and healthcare fields, for over 18 years. I also hold post-graduate certificates in Gerontology, and Palliative/End of Life Care. I am pursuing my doctorate in social work in a program through Kutztown University. I believe in building a solid therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy and respect using a variety of techniques, and building from a strengths-based perspective to help foster understanding, coping and change. My eclectic therapeutic techniques often include CBT, transformational and psychodynamic approaches, individualized in relation to each client’s need and provided through a trauma informed lens. I am experienced in individual, family, and group counseling. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. My hope is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental environment for you to discover yourself and to start on the road to healing. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you! Best, Christina

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

In our first session we will go over general "housekeeping" items for teletherapy in general. I will also share a bit about my professional experience and approach to therapy and the therapeutic relationship. After that initial introduction, the session becomes all about you! We will chat about the intake form you completed and start to get to know each other. We will discuss the frequency of our sessions towards the end and then schedule our next visit together. If needed, I will provide some information sheets on a variety of techniques we may have discussed via the message option on the platform.

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

I have been told I am very easy to speak with and make those I am working with feel safe. I work from an area of respect and empathy, allowing you to explore what you need to in a loosely structured way. I am particularly comfortable working with those with loss, medical related concerns, anxiety and poor self-esteem.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

My dream client would be an individual working through life transitions and relationships at any stage, college through retirement. They would be looking to work on finding themselves and growing as a person. They may also be looking to figure out ways to help with certain habits, or finding out what makes them react in certain situations and with certain people.

About Christina Kulp