Welcome! It takes courage and intention to take this step towards change and growth. I work with adults and teens to explore, heal and transform challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, boundaries/communication, parenting, self-esteem, and trauma. Through building insight, self-compassion, and practical strategies, our work together can help you to be more present and free to be your true self, discover what helps you feel your best, build meaningful relationships, heal and grow from past wounds, let go of patterns that are no longer helpful, and develop self-acceptance for all of who you are.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first few sessions, I'll invite you to share what brings you to therapy and what your hopes and goals are for our time together. We'll take time to listen to your story at a pace that feels right for you, making sure you feel as comfortable as possible. I'll help you to identify the strengths and resources you already have, as well as a plan for moving forward toward your goals. I offer virtual (telehealth) sessions. Sessions are conducted using an online video meeting platform, last about 50-60 minutes long, and are usually scheduled to repeat weekly at a time convenient for you. Sessions can also be scheduled more or less frequently depending on your needs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I feel privileged to be able to walk alongside people in their journeys towards healing and growth. I strive to create a warm, grounded, and open space where clients feel truly seen, valued, supported and free to bring their whole selves. My background in community mental health, school-based clinics, and expressive arts therapy informs a flexible and creative approach that honors the unique identities, experiences, and communities each person brings to the room.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply exhausted from holding it all together. Maybe you're facing a life transition, a painful loss, or the weight of anxiety, burnout, or low self-esteem. Relationships may feel strained by challenges with communication, boundaries or emotional triggers. Parenting might be stretching you thin, bringing up old wounds as you juggle roles and needs. Whatever you’re carrying, you’re not alone—and there’s a path forward.
About Kristin Johnson Chan
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Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use a person-centered, collaborative and strengths-based approach, gently guiding people to access their own inner wisdom, resilience and capacity for growth. I listen deeply, provide a nonjudgmental, compassionate space to explore, and reflect your experiences with empathy to create new opportunities for clarity and holistic change.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I hold a socio-cultural frame, seeking to understand how cultural, systemic and historical contexts may be impacting your experience. I welcome you to bring your whole self and identity, and value your unique connection to your ethnicity, culture, community, gender, sexuality, and spirituality/faith.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I often draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people better understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, explore more supportive ways of responding, and learn practical strategies for coping with challenges.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I incorporate mindfulness practices as tools to help you build self-awareness, notice you inner experience with curiosity, and build a more compassionate and non-judgmental attitude toward thoughts and feelings. This awareness can support people in feeling more present, grounded, connected to themselves, and better equipped to navigate life's ups and downs.
Experiential Therapy
If you’re interested in creative methods of therapy, I am also trained as an Expressive Arts Therapist and can weave art, music, movement, dance, poetry, writing and drama to support your process. The creative process allows us to explore our inner world in embodied, whole-brain ways beyond talking and thinking and can create opportunities for self-discovery, emotional release, clarity, and integration. No artistic skills needed—just a willingness to engage in the creative process and explore in a safe and supportive environment.